Is Michigan One of the Best or Worst States to Drive In?
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Michigan has its challenges when it comes to driving, especially since we get such nasty weather in the winter. Actually, we just dodged that huge snow and ice storm, so maybe the tide is turning for us. Let’s hope!
According to a new study from WalletHub, Michigan is the eighth-worst state to drive in in the United States.
For the study, they looked at all states to determine which were the most driver-friendly using 31 key metrics, such as rush-hour traffic congestion, road quality and average gas prices.
Michigan is No. 43 on the list. We ranked 20th for rush-hour congestion, 19th for traffic fatality rates and car theft rate, 26th for road quality and 39th for auto maintenance costs. Check out the full study here.
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Anne Erickson started her radio career shortly after graduating from Michigan State University and has worked on-air in Detroit, Flint, Toledo, Lansing and beyond. As someone who absolutely loves rock, metal and alt music, she instantly fell in love with radio and hasn’t looked back. When she’s not working, Anne makes her own music with her band, Upon Wings, and she also loves cheering on her favorite Detroit and Michigan sports teams, especially Lions and MSU football. Anne is also an award-winning journalist, and her byline has run in a variety of national publications. You can also hear her weekends on WRIF.
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