The worst drivers in the nation? (Riverside: insurance, credit, luxury)

[djxpress]

I always hear (and despise) non-locals complaining about San Diegan's not knowing how to drive when it rains and acting like the world is over. The fact of the matter is that it rains so infrequently here, that when we do get rain, the roads are super slick, so there are all sorts of accidents.

Most of the bad drivers I've seen in SD are non locals (read ZONIES and Mas$holes)

[CNYC]

Where are M*******s from ?

[TristramShandy]

Originally Posted by CNYC

Where are M*******s from ?

Massachusetts. They deserve their name (I chalk it up to being frustrated and broken from having to drive on Boston's streets that are constructed off of cow paths ).

[TristramShandy]

Originally Posted by djxpress

I always hear (and despise) non-locals complaining about San Diegan's not knowing how to drive when it rains and acting like the world is over. The fact of the matter is that it rains so infrequently here, that when we do get rain, the roads are super slick, so there are all sorts of accidents.

That's certainly part of it, but it's also San Diegans not being able to handle it and that San Diegans don't buy new tires often enough. If it was just the slipperiness of the roads, everyone should be equally affected, but I've never had problems with driving in the rain in San Diego. Part is my experience in it; part of it is I don't drive with bald tires!

[Old head]

I can definitely noticed the average speed difference between San Diego and Los Angeles. Seems like north of Camp Pendleton, the pace picks up (when its not bumper to bumper anyway).

[eastcoastbias]

Originally Posted by djxpress

I always hear (and despise) non-locals complaining about San Diegan's not knowing how to drive when it rains and acting like the world is over. The fact of the matter is that it rains so infrequently here, that when we do get rain, the roads are super slick, so there are all sorts of accidents.

Most of the bad drivers I've seen in SD are non locals (read ZONIES and Mas$holes)

You would think a ma$$hole or another fly over state transplant would have a better feel for driving in the rain snow due to having multiple opportunities over the years. So I'd assume the experience would make you better or net you a few more lessons learned opportunities than say a lifelong Solana Beach resident. You would think and if I had to guess its probably right.

I like to drive faster but that stops when there is rain on the road. I see too many people maintain their typical speed, tailgate and continue to not use turn signals use their high beams and blind other drivers in the rain. These are usually forgivable actions on a sunny day.

There is different braking in the rain and snow. In heavy snow if you break normally you can slide right off the road

[RickRN]

Texting and driving needs to stop immediately.

In addition, those that choose to sit still when the traffic signal turns green please pay attention.

[sav858]

Originally Posted by djxpress

I always hear (and despise) non-locals complaining about San Diegan's not knowing how to drive when it rains and acting like the world is over. The fact of the matter is that it rains so infrequently here, that when we do get rain, the roads are super slick, so there are all sorts of accidents.

Most of the bad drivers I've seen in SD are non locals (read ZONIES and Mas$holes)

This is very true. Out of state transplants don't realize how slick the roads in SD (and CA in general) can be with the rain because how long SD can go without rain (easily up to 6 months) and between rainstorms. They're not used to that dry season build up of oil and whatnot on the roads and think they can drive like a typical east coast/Midwest rainstorm. SD just has a crazy mix of "know it all" bad weather drivers from somewhere else who don't get how slick roads can be at first and typical native/long-time Californians who use more caution in bad weather.

I also agree about drivers just not being exposed to rain infrequently. Who cares if they aren't good drivers in the rain when it only rains 10-15% of the time? But during wetter years when it rains more often I noticed drivers overall adjusted fine to driving in the rain after the first few storms.

[eastcoastbias]

Originally Posted by sav858

This is very true. Out of state transplants don't realize how slick the roads in SD (and CA in general) can be with the rain because how long SD can go without rain (easily up to 6 months) and between rainstorms. They're not used to that dry season build up of oil and whatnot on the roads and think they can drive like a typical east coast/Midwest rainstorm. SD just has a crazy mix of "know it all" bad weather drivers from somewhere else who don't get how slick roads can be at first and typical native/long-time Californians who use more caution in bad weather.

I also agree about drivers just not being exposed to rain infrequently. Who cares if they aren't good drivers in the rain when it only rains 10-15% of the time? But during wetter years when it rains more often I noticed drivers overall adjusted fine to driving in the rain after the first few storms.

Weather plays a small part...
But Lots of folks natives or non-natives (who can tell) that have no concept of braking distance, they don't use turn signals (who cares because the police aren't there) and they cut in front of folks at the last minute. They ride slowly in the far left lane and cause people to pass on the right instead of the left. Lots of this stuff going on in our roads. On a dry road this is dangerous, on a slick road it just gets worse.


This is magnified especially between 7am-9am and 4-6pm when there are more cars on the road. The huge issue is infrastructure related- public transit stinks and are roads are crowded we are at about 150% capacity. So obnoxious behaviors become a bigger risks.


I think most non natives are mindful of pitfalls even oil build up...I didn't think you capture all outsiders as they deal with black ice and as a precaution lots of folks change their tires to fit the seasons.

[expatCA]

This is funny. On almost every State thread we will find posts saying the drivers in this State are the worst in the Nation.

The reality is that most people are lousy drivers.