On Monday, we told you which states have the worst drivers according to an annual study conducted by GMAC Insurance. Today, we want to tell you some more interesting findings from the study.
According to the National Drivers Test for 2009, two states tied for the highest average score – Wisconsin and Idaho. Drivers in those states scored an average of 80.6 on the driving test that looks at basic knowledge of driving laws. However, the national average has gone down overall. Last year the nation’s drivers had an average score of 78.1 percent on the test. This year, that number went down to 76.6 percent.
GMAC issued a press release based on the findings of the test. Here is a quote from that press release: “Results from the 2009 GMAC Insurance National Drivers Test released today found that 20.1 percent of licensed Americans – amounting to roughly 41 million drivers on the road – would not pass a written drivers test exam if taken today.” It went on to say that many drivers even had problems answering basic questions about safe following distances and even yellow lights!
Your Media area Pontiac dealer wants to know if you have any solutions to the dropping test scores. Are we not training our new drivers well enough? Or should drivers be required to take regular tests even after getting their license so they can keep the rules fresh in the minds and be better drivers? Let us know some of your thoughts below.