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papooses · 05-26-2007, 09:23 AM

New York Scores Worst in Driving Test
Drivers in 50 States and District of Columbia Ranked
By Peter Valdes-Dapena
CNNMoney

skaterbabscpst · 05-26-2007, 03:14 PM

eh, I scored poorly on the test, but due to overcautious responses. LOL

Morganthe · 05-28-2007, 08:16 AM

I scored 80% -- missed 4 questions.
3 were a "should" which means it isn't required

(the pedestrian & tire blowout questions & signaling before turns)
I have to say that 100 feet in many cases in city traffic is very unrealistic. But it's one of those "Under perfect & ideal conditions without any confusion, a driver should_______"

and the 4th one I missed I'd completely argue it. I learned a minimum safe following distance is 3 seconds. DH learned it as 5 seconds. Since the choices were 2 & 10 seconds as minimums, I selected the greater. According to the test, I should ONLY provide 2 seconds! Are they insane?

That is not enough time to react even in perfect completely focused circumstances. Add everyone with cell phones and other distractions, no wonder there are as many accidents as there are if EVERYONE is being taught this. The larger the vehicle, the more time to react is needed and that goes for just larger cars and small trucks. I'd hate to see a 2 second window for an 18 wheeler. It won't help much

Sure, in congested traffic everyone bunches together, that's normal. But leaving only a 2 second reaction time in marked 50-70mph highway speeds is very dangerous, even with dry pavement and good visability!

jmho as always

Patriot201 · 06-09-2007, 07:18 AM

I got one wrong on the test. I said you should follow 10 seconds behind. I guess that is a little far, huh?

JaRylan · 06-10-2007, 12:42 AM

I got 70% - I was a little overcautious like the others.

Melizerd · 06-10-2007, 08:18 AM

Oh Wisconsin was one of the best states

I'm glad I live here.

I scored a 90%

05-26-2007, 09:23 AM	#1
papooses CPS Technician Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Upstate NY Posts: 10,582 Blog Entries: 4	We've seen the Rudest, now here's the Worst Drivers New York Scores Worst in Driving Test Drivers in 50 States and District of Columbia Ranked By Peter Valdes-Dapena CNNMoney __________________ Britax Husky \| Ride Safer Travel Vest \| Sunshine Kids Monterey

05-26-2007, 03:14 PM	#2
skaterbabscpst Moderator - CPS Technician Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Central Virginia Posts: 9,141 Blog Entries: 1	Re: We've seen the Rudest, now here's the Worst Drivers eh, I scored poorly on the test, but due to overcautious responses. LOL __________________ Rebekah Branch, CPST since 2005 http://www.rbranch-cpst.com Mom to CJ (7/96, seatbelt), Gregory (4/98, Parkway), & Joyjoy (10/03, Marathon & Regent) Please Note: Advice is a noun. Advise is a verb.

05-28-2007, 08:16 AM	#3
Morganthe CPS Fanatic Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Happily lost in the Saelmtal Posts: 2,025	Re: We've seen the Rudest, now here's the Worst Drivers I scored 80% -- missed 4 questions. 3 were a "should" which means it isn't required (the pedestrian & tire blowout questions & signaling before turns) I have to say that 100 feet in many cases in city traffic is very unrealistic. But it's one of those "Under perfect & ideal conditions without any confusion, a driver should_______" and the 4th one I missed I'd completely argue it. I learned a minimum safe following distance is 3 seconds. DH learned it as 5 seconds. Since the choices were 2 & 10 seconds as minimums, I selected the greater. According to the test, I should ONLY provide 2 seconds! Are they insane? That is not enough time to react even in perfect completely focused circumstances. Add everyone with cell phones and other distractions, no wonder there are as many accidents as there are if EVERYONE is being taught this. The larger the vehicle, the more time to react is needed and that goes for just larger cars and small trucks. I'd hate to see a 2 second window for an 18 wheeler. It won't help much Sure, in congested traffic everyone bunches together, that's normal. But leaving only a 2 second reaction time in marked 50-70mph highway speeds is very dangerous, even with dry pavement and good visability! jmho as always __________________ My Munchkin -- Nov 2008--5 years, 45.5", 42lbs Puritanism ~ The haunting fear that someone, somewhere, may be happy. - H.L. Mencken (1949) Last edited by Morganthe; 05-28-2007 at 08:17 AM. Reason: spelling

06-09-2007, 07:18 AM	#4
Patriot201 CPS Guru Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 6,670	Re: We've seen the Rudest, now here's the Worst Drivers I got one wrong on the test. I said you should follow 10 seconds behind. I guess that is a little far, huh?

06-10-2007, 12:42 AM	#5
JaRylan CPS Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Saskatchewan Posts: 1,115	Re: We've seen the Rudest, now here's the Worst Drivers I got 70% - I was a little overcautious like the others. __________________ Jacqui ~ Rylan ~ 08.13.02 ~ 57.2lbs on 9/26/08 ~ Radian 65 Join Starlight's Book Club, read your manuals! Car seats are cheaper than caskets & you can use them more than once. How much did your wedding cost? How long did it last? Does your child's safety seem more affordable now?

06-10-2007, 08:18 AM	#6
Melizerd Senior Community Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Wisconsin Posts: 1,510 Blog Entries: 1	Re: We've seen the Rudest, now here's the Worst Drivers Oh Wisconsin was one of the best states I'm glad I live here. I scored a 90% __________________ Mel, Mom to one happy boy forward facing in a Marathon and a Regent "Today, if you become frightened, instead become inspired."

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