Crime & Safety

Wisconsin Drivers Stink: Survey

Wisconsinites were in fact worst in the country when asked if they would steal a parking space.

Drivers in Wisconsin often complain about Minnesota and Illinois drivers, but maybe they shouldn't, according to the #DriveHuman survey conducted by website Kars4Kids.com.

Wisconsin was rated as the 5th rudest state in the country, with many openly admitting that they would steal someone’s parking space.
Wisconsinites were in fact worst in the country when asked if they would steal a parking space, the survey revealed.

The survey asked drivers in 50 states questions like “How often do you signal”, “Would you let someone merge into your lane”, and graded each state’s response.

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Here are Wisconsin's grades:

C- How aggressively do you respond to slow driving?

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F Do you let a car merge in front of you in heavy traffic?

B- Do you respond rudely when being tailgated?

A Do you use your turning signals?

F Would you steal someone's parking spot?

D Would you speed up to stop someone from passing you?

The campaign is called Drive Human, with the goal of reminding drivers that they share the road with other people not faceless cars.

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