Philly has the worst drivers? Shocking! (Philadelphia, Wall: 2013, live, safe)

[frankgn87]

Philadelphia Makes Top 10 List Of Worst Cities For Car Drivers « CBS Philly


Something we all knew..

[bryson662001]

Originally Posted by frankgn87

Philadelphia Makes Top 10 List Of Worst Cities For Car Drivers « CBS Philly


Something we all knew..

"According to Nerd Wallet, Philadelphia is the tenth worst city for drivers due to traffic, high population density and availability of parking, or lack thereof."

Not sure how this equates to bad drivers. While these problems do exist, I find the skill level of Philly drivers pretty high compared to many places I have been around the US. I always figured it was because most local drivers grew up here, learned to drive at an early age and usually know exactly where they are going and how to get there.

[2e1m5a]

Yes, Philly drivers are actually pretty good. In my experience Boston/Massachusetts drivers are the worst, and it's not even close.

[frankgn87]

All I know is that I travel all thru Pennsylvania and Philly drivers are the most inconsiderate, horrible drivers in the whole state no question. As soon as I near Philly on a return trip, the stress level goes up due to cutting me off, not letting ya have a break, no turn signals and general horrible driving.. Maybe compared to other cities Philly drivers ain't bad but compared to the rest of the state they suck.

[BPP1999]

Originally Posted by frankgn87

All I know is that I travel all thru Pennsylvania and Philly drivers are the most inconsiderate, horrible drivers in the whole state no question. As soon as I near Philly on a return trip, the stress level goes up due to cutting me off, not letting ya have a break, no turn signals and general horrible driving.. Maybe compared to other cities Philly drivers ain't bad but compared to the rest of the state then suck.

Yes I think it's safe to say that Philadelphia drivers on the whole are worse than PA drivers. But come on, Frank, how about those NJ drivers?

[FindingZen]

It's not surprising that one of the top ten largest and densest cities/metros in the country would have some of the "worst" drivers and traffic. It would be a pleasant surprised if we somehow dropped to #11! Surely, regular suburban commuters contribute to the situation.

And yes, I'm familiar with the nickname given to Boston-area drivers which starts with an M and roughly rhymes with "casseroles".

[pman]

how does this drivel get published

Cities worst then Philadelphia are

it's one thing for a message board but quite another for a so called news agency to make such basic errors.
of course, the article doesn't even agree with frank's thread title!

[frankgn87]

Originally Posted by BPP1999

Yes I think it's safe to say that Philadelphia drivers on the whole are worse than PA drivers. But come on, Frank, how about those NJ drivers?

Not even close.. Nj drivers will give you a break and even smile at you when they let you in. SOUTH Jersey drivers only, North jersey is a whole nother animal lol

And you don't see any NJ cities on that list do you ??

[bryson662001]

Yes Philly driver's can be aggressive but that doesn't mean they are unskilled. Again I think it's because most locals know where they are going..... with their eyes closed...... because they have driven the same route their whole lives.
And yes Mass drivers are some of the worst.

[rotodome]

Originally Posted by frankgn87

And you don't see any NJ cities on that list do you ??

So...everybody understands that this fabulous article is supposed to be a list of cities that are the worst cities for driving, not a list of cities with the worst drivers...right?

Just checking!