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Old 09-07-2011, 02:26 PM
 
Location: Savannah, GA
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Washington, D.C.

Tampa.....you dropped 22 spots to 176th on the list of 196!!!! We are only 22 spots from leading the list of the USA's worst drivers. Considering the population of each city, I think the results should be curved so that Tampa closer to the top.

"Some cities saw big swings, however. Tampa fell 22 places to 176th. Bridgeport, Conn., and Torrance, Calif., both fell 15 places. If that sounds discouraging, consider some of the success stories. Tempe, Ariz., improved by 27 places and Laredo, Texas, was up 29. But none can top Jackson, Miss., when it comes to improvement, which was up 92 places."

Washington leads list of worst cities for traffic accidents
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Old 09-07-2011, 06:42 PM
 
Location: Tampa, FL
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close. maryland drivers are the worst. dc by association since so many maryland'ers drive into town for work every day.
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Old 09-07-2011, 07:08 PM
 
Location: N Atlanta
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I would've thought Orlando would be lower on the list than Tampa with all of the tourists.
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Old 09-07-2011, 07:18 PM
 
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I think Tampa's stats might be deflated since every conscious driver is overly concerned about all the lane-changing, speed-racing yahoos who don't know what a turn signal is. Fortunately for us defensive drivers, we're already pretty aware that Rodney in his raised-up pickup with an American flag paint job is probably going to drive like a douche. Thanks for the heads up, Rodney. This list-- is thanks to you!!
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Old 09-07-2011, 08:01 PM
 
Location: Wake County, NC
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I think Tampa's stats might be deflated since every conscious driver is overly concerned about all the lane-changing, speed-racing yahoos who don't know what a turn signal is. Fortunately for us defensive drivers, we're already pretty aware that Rodney in his raised-up pickup with an American flag paint job is probably going to drive like a douche. Thanks for the heads up, Rodney. This list-- is thanks to you!!

Does Rodney have a pair of truck-nuts hanging from his rear bumper?
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Old 09-08-2011, 04:32 AM
 
Location: FL
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I thought it was Ethyl with "Let me tell you about my Grandkids" bumper sticker pulling out in front of traffic and wiping out storefronts because she got confused as to which one was gas and brake pedal causing all the problems.
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Old 09-08-2011, 04:42 AM
 
Location: southwestern USA
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The worst drivers in the country are located in Miami------its a venture in prayer and hope.

The drivers change lanes aggressively and at will----mostly not bothering to signal.

There are tons of seniors who will put their left signal on and make a right turn.

There a lots of people who have no clue about road rules, and think traffic signs are to be ignored.

Driving on I 95 in Miami Dade County is a novel experience-------objects constantly in the road---fingers and gestures made aplenty----the splendid sounds of many horns-----the endless traffic jams causing rage and anxiety. Ah yes, if you have to drive I 95 daily in Miami Dade please make sure your blood pressure meds are constantly refilled.
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Old 09-08-2011, 09:02 AM
 
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close. maryland drivers are the worst. dc by association since so many maryland'ers drive into town for work every day.
I think you are confusing Virginia drivers for Maryland drivers.
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Old 09-08-2011, 10:07 AM
 
Location: Tampa, FL
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I think you are confusing Virginia drivers for Maryland drivers.
nope. virginia drivers are dumb but nowhere near as unsafe as the insane a-holes that plague maryland. big difference.
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Old 09-08-2011, 11:34 AM
 
Location: Imaginary Figment
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The worst drivers in the country are located in Miami------its a venture in prayer and hope.
Take your eyes off the road down there for one second is all it could take down there.
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