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I really don’t like driving, especially around the Valley. I’ve seen too many red lights run and rules ignored to feel safe on the roads.
So when I do have to drive on a freeway, I try my best to make sure it’s not during rush hour, and I avoid any big backups with local roads when I can.
Highway signs advise drivers to slow down during a rainstorm on Jan. 29, 2021. (Patrick Breen/The Republic via Reuters Connect)
A recent survey asked US drivers for the roads that make them the most upset to drive on, and the top answer for Arizona didn’t surprise me at all.
It used to be part of my daily commute, and I’d wait at a Starbucks for an hour after work just to avoid it at peak traffic times.
The answer is in the story below, but before you go peek, I’d love to know what your responses would be.
What’s the worst road to drive on in Arizona? Any specific part of it?Let me know, and I’ll share some comments in Wednesday’s newsletter.
Arizonans often complain that their state has the worst drivers, but some roads are particularly bad. Here’s the spot that Arizona drivers hate the most.