You’re already in disbelief, but according to this article from Quote Wizard, Chicago ranks third amongst cities with the best drivers in the country. Traffic might be one the reasons many people in the Land of Lincoln try to avoid the Windy City, but apparently, the people behind the wheel there know what they are doing better than you think. Read on to see what these findings are all about.
The stereotypes around Chicago drivers are that they speed, tailgate, and just might run you off the road if you don’t get out of the way.
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Data collected by QuoteWizard from millions of insurance quotes from cities across the country tells a different story, though.
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Based on the number of accidents, as well as DUIs, citations, and speeding tickets issued, the Windy City actually ranks third amongst cities with the best drivers.
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Sure, there’s still an altercation here and there, but overall, our biggest city is only outranked by Detroit and Louisville. Conversely, if you do want to find the cities with the worst drivers, you’ll find them in Portland, Oregon; Boise, Idaho; and Virginia Beach, Virginia.
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Even though Chicago isn’t the number one driving city in the county, it is certainly the best big city for driving in America. You definitely don’t want to drive around New York, 31st on the list of worst driving cities, while Los Angles came in 23rd on the list of worst driving cities.
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Whether you’re in the deep heart of the city, surfing the suburbs, or sailing the highways that circle most of Chicago, your odds of finding a bad driver are actually fairly slim.
Wikimedia Commons/Aneekr And if you do, they might be from out of state.
Driving the streets of Chicago takes skill, so in some ways, you have to be a good driver in order to make it anywhere here. If you’re not from the area, the trick is to go with the flow, and you’ll be just fine.
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In your opinion, which city in Illinois do you think has the best drivers? Share your thoughts with us below in the comments.
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And if you do, they might be from out of state.
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