While scenic views and winding roads might make for great Sunday-drive material, they hardly account for many motorists' day-to-day experiences, which, like auto insurance rates, vary wildly by state. Road conditions, repair costs, insurance premiums and uninsured motorists can all impact the enjoyment — or frustration — of driving.
To get a better grasp on where drivers have the best all-around experience, Carinsurance.com ranked each state on eight factors:
- Insurance cost based on the percentage of annual income spent
- Traffic fatalities
- Costs associated with repairs needed because of road conditions
- Traffic congestion
- Gas prices
- Percentage of roads in poor or mediocre condition
- The number of uninsured drivers
- Car repair costs, including both parts and labor
"It's important to note that no state aced or failed every metric — instead, states may perform well in one area and come near the bottom in another," Les Masterson, managing editor and insurance analyst for Carinsurance.com, said in a release.
California was once again the worst state for drivers due to high average gas prices, high repair costs, poor road conditions and traffic congestion problems, according to research from Carinsurance.com.
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