Bad Drivers - A Short Primer

Dear Link Lover,

It's been a while, hasn't it? My sincere apologies. I've been so busy with innumerable projects, I fear I've fallen behind in my blogging.

Today's subject affects us all - Bad drivers. That is, anyone causing a less than pleasant experience for the rest of us on the road. Bad drivers are everywhere. They thrive on busy, bottlenecked freeways but can even be found in tiny communities that don't know the meaning of "rush hour." There are specific categories of bad drivers. To learn how to recognize them, how get into their minds and understand them, and, above all, how to avoid them at all costs, take a look at My Catalogue of Bad Drivers, by an unknown but probably real good driver.

Miami motorists ranked highest in rudeness (translation: bad drivers) in a survey by AutoVantage, which ranked Phoenix, New York, Los Angeles and Boston among the other top five cities for rude driving. "Agressive driving" was found to be prevalent among young drivers and those who commute long distances; and there was no difference between male and female drivers.

It has also been found that the great State of California has the highest rates of vehicle thefts in the nation, home to six of the top ten auto theft locations. GEICO, my own auto insurance company by the way, has issued 11 excellent steps that you can take to avoid becoming a car theft victim. Some of them are rather obvious, such as locking your car, even while driving to avoid a car jacking. We all know we should never leave our keys in the car, or leave it running while we run into the convenience store for a candy bar "just for a minute."

But have you ever thought about how easy it would be for a thief to find your registration papers in the glove box to show the police? Try hiding them in a secret location, or carrying them with you. Also, plan your route before you leave the house, so you don't end up in unfamiliar and possibly dangerous neighborhoods. Looking "lost" cannot be a safe thing to do. You can find all 11 tips at CarInsurance.com. While you are there, you can also get free car insurance quotes that will let you save both time and money!

As always, I hope I have assisted you in some way as you take to the roads this summer. If you happen to be one of the aforementioned BAD drivers - I implore you! Make amends! Change your ways! You'll feel a lot less stress, and the rest of us will really appreciate your efforts to become a more civilized human being.

Sincerely yours,

S. K. B. (An excellent driver, I might add)