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I too moved from the UK to the US and the roads feel incredibly unsafe. In Michigan, for example, there are terrible potholes. Drivers also often in beat-up ca
by helipad 11y ago
I too moved from the UK to the US and the roads feel incredibly unsafe.
In Michigan, for example, there are terrible potholes. Drivers also often in beat-up cars, often related to high auto insurance – that may create an attitude of not caring as much about bumps. They'd never pass an MOT in the UK. Drivers tailgate, text on their phone, overtake on any side and regularly demonstrably drunk.
- newman314 11y agoThe running joke is that Michigan roads are ALWAYS under construction. I suspect that has to do more with "job creation" rather than a desire to have good roads. After all, there are plenty of other places with similar weather without the horrendous roads.
- TheCowboy 11y agoIt probably has more to do with Michigan spending the least on roads out of all 50 states. Michigan has been hit hard, with Detroit as a symbol of that malaise. If you don't have the budget to spare on upkeep, then there will always been something that needs to be repaired.
- newman314 11y agoI don't know how long you think this malaise has been going on but the roads were already crap 20+ years ago. PS. I find it ironic that Michigan was voted best state to live in.