36 million drivers would flunk drivers tests

If drivers in America were to take a driving tests for their license today how many would fail? The answer, roughly thirty-six million drivers would fail the test. GMAC Insurance has been observing drivers throughout the country determining how well Americans can drive. Many of the US citizens seem to have forgotten many of the basic rules. One of those rules dealing with the yellow lights. Of the drivers that were asked what to do when approaching a yellow light 84% did NOT know the answer. Another question that stumped todays drivers was how far behind should you follow some one? Adele Kristiansson, a spokesperson for the National Road Safety Foundation stated that if drivers were sent through another driving program our streets and highways would be much safer. In the year 2007 of the people who took driving safety tests 18% failed them. That is double the failing rate in 2006.

I think it is terrible that so many people don’t know such basic driving rules. Not saying that I am a model driver but I’m better than most. Yellow means slow not go faster. Growing up in Minnesota has taught me how important these rules are to follow especially in the winter when the roads are icy. Drivers have to be more cautious or pay the price. An interesting fact that I learned was that people of 35 years and older are more likely to pass than young adults. There is hope for the younger generation of drivers. Also driving scores on the East coast were the lowest scores. Many of the states, such as NY, Mass, and Penn, all scored less that a 75% on the test, the average being a 77%. Minnesota I am proud to say was ranked 3rd in the nation.