The States With The Worst Driving Habits Revealed

Forbes Advisor Car Insurance recently polled 5,000 U.S. drivers to uncover their worst self admitted driving behaviors – and the results might surprise you

With traffic in the U.S. up by 2.1% since 2022 – being aware of where the worst driving behaviors occur is as important as ever. To shed light on these issues, Forbes Advisor Car Insurance recently polled 5,000 U.S. drivers to uncover their worst self admitted driving behaviors – and the results might surprise you. 

Even though 94% of drivers rate themselves as “good drivers”, their self-reported actions tell a different story. Speeding, eating while driving, and rushing toward yellow lights are among the most common poor behaviors highlighted in the survey.

If you’re planning a trip to Hawaii, Oregon, or New Mexico, take extra caution – these states top the list for the worst driving behaviors in the country. 

Some key findings from the survey include:

• Hawaii leads as the state with the worst driving habits, followed closely by Oregon and New Mexico.
• Tennessee, Ohio, and Pennsylvania rank as the states with the best driving behaviors.
• Speeding (less than 10 mph over the speed limit) is the most common bad habit, with 39% of drivers admitting to it in the last month. 
• Eating while driving is the second most common issue, with 29% of drivers engaging in this behavior recently. The third most common bad habit is speeding up to a yellow light. 
• Chevrolet drivers are reported to have the worst habits, followed by GMC and Buick drivers. 
• Despite these findings, 94% of respondents still consider themselves good drivers, with a slight gender difference (96% of men vs. 94% of women).
• Half of Americans believe driving has worsened since the COVID-19 pandemic, while only 14% think it has improved. 

For the full ranking of states with the worst driving behaviors and methodology: Forbes Advisor States With The Worst Driving Behaviors

Commenting on the study Jason Metz, lead editor at Forbes Advisor Car Insurance says, “Our survey highlights a disconnect between how drivers perceive their skills and their actual behaviors, like speeding and distracted driving. Understanding these bad habits is crucial not only for improving safety but also for ensuring that your car insurance adequately covers you for the risks you face.”

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