At one time or another I've driven a fair amount in about 40 of the 48 contiguious states and interestingly I'd say that people from Ohio are on average the best and most courteous drivers for people who live in a relatively urban state (I'm not counting areas like Nevada or Montana where you can drive half the day and only see 2 cars). Californians are generally courteous but can't drive worth beans in snow or rain. Most drivers in the Northeast are pretty good but will seldom allow you to merge and love to pull out in front of you (ever drive in Boston? Geeez!). Texans are pretty good in the rural areas but get behind one woman in Dallas on her way back from the beauty parlor and you'll never get home. Florida should give out Valium to help you cope with some of the Snowbirds that never drive over 25mph. On the other hand, I lived in Ohio for a few months and those guys actually look in their mirror and get out of the way, drive the speed limit or slightly higher, let you merge when it's your turn and flash their lights to warn you about speed traps. You gotta love it. Please, take no offense at the above. This is just one driver's observations over the years and admittedly total generalizations and completely biased!
