Interesting Survey

[ASTAutoSales]

I read somewhere (sorry i looked but cant find it) that over 80% of drviers believe they are above avaerage drivers. It doesnt add up. So i was curious as to see how everybody else thinks they drive. Please Vote.

[crayzayjay]

Where's the poll?

I should think that all the members of this automotive forum would think they're above average drivers. I do.

[ASTAutoSales]

Refresh?

[freakray]

Originally Posted by ASTAutoSales

Refresh?

No thanks.

[ASTAutoSales]

Originally Posted by crayzayjay

I should think that all the members of this automotive forum would think they're above average drivers. I do.

Did you see the thread where everybody told about their tickets. Plus in my opinion, habitual Street Racing does not constitute a good driver. Also just because you can drift between the 2 light poles in the wal-mart parking lot at the perfect angle doesnt mean your are cautious of others.

I may need to change the wording of the poll. Im not really looking for driving SKILL just GOOD drivers. ie cautious, aware, considerate, LAW ABIDING....etc

[crayzayjay]

Did i say im a good driver or that i street race? I'm an above average driver because i'm aware at the wheel and capable of good vehicle control.

[ASTAutoSales]

OK so we will base it off of an insurance companies standard or a police officers.

[Damien]

^That's when statistics and polls become BS. When you throw in these variables that change everything. According to insurance and definitely by law, im a bad driver but i think, and most of my friends and other poeple think im good. they've seeen how i drive and perhaps either they're just stupid or very trustworthy (which in a car doesnt matter cuas eu can be good but the other can't) yet they will still ride with me.

I hate statistics...bunch of BS

[ASTAutoSales]

thats the point i am trying to make.... the majority of people think they are above average drivers. you THINK you are but if law officials/insurance companies dont think you are....your not. like it or not they are the deciding factor on wether you are or not. think about it

[crayzayjay]

Originally Posted by ASTAutoSales

you THINK you are but if law officials/insurance companies dont think you are....your not.

Absolute rubbish.

I've been driving for 3 and a half years. My sister has been driving for 5. I have one accident on my record, she has none. Her insurance premium is lower than mine. However even she will happily admit that i'm a far better driver than she is. Just because they decide our premiums it doesn't make them the deciding factor. Far too many other variables.

['97ventureowner]

Originally Posted by ASTAutoSales

thats the point i am trying to make.... the majority of people think they are above average drivers. you THINK you are but if law officials/insurance companies dont think you are....your not. like it or not they are the deciding factor on wether you are or not. think about it

I guess I'm lucky in that I consider myself an above average driver,AND my insurance company does as well. I have been driving for over 20 years and have been with the same insurance company all that time. Not having an accident during that time <Knocks on wood> I receive a roughly 20% reduction in my premiums because of their good driver program. I also take the defensive driver's course every three years for that 10% discount on premiums. I've raised my deductibles onmy policies, and try to drive as safe as possible. But it's the other drivers you really have to worry about. It amazes me how poorly a lot of drivers are out there. I have seen driving in general worsen over the last 20 years with more and more people running red lights, and stop signs, speeding, talking on their cell phones (illegal in my state,) turning right on red when there is a sign posted not to, and generally not paying attention while driving. I guess alot of this has been attributed to people not budgeting their time effectively, therefore being late for work, school, appointments, etc.

[ASTAutoSales]

it doesnt matter if you, sister, mom ,dad, uncle, cousin, etc. thinks you are the best driver... the first 5-0 that doesnt think you are and you lose.

[crayzayjay]

So what is the point of this thread?

Ok everyone, gather into two groups. Those on the right with no points on their license, you're the best. Those on the left, shame on you...

[Gotti]

Originally Posted by ASTAutoSales

I may need to change the wording of the poll. Im not really looking for driving SKILL just GOOD drivers. ie cautious, aware, considerate, LAW ABIDING....etc

oh then i have to change my vote to below average... i put above average cause i'm a really good driver, i can drive fast and safe. Not cautious and law abiding.

[clawhammer]

What do you think about me ASTAutoSales:

18, 1 ticket almost 2 years ago, a accident 2 years ago (my fault, but insurance never found out about it, and I didn't get a ticket either). Until about 6 months ago I was constantly speeding, usually 20 above the limit. Only got caught once. Then I decided that I didn't another ticket and I've been religiously driving the speed limit to 5 over. I constantly have to avoid other people hitting me, especially in parking lots. So the insurance company will think that I'm a safe driver in just a few months, even though I feel very confident driving 20 above the limit. What do you think about me?