This is probably one of the worst times to be a commuter. If you driver more than 10 minutes to work each day, you’re probably spending a fortune at the gas pumps. Recently, IBM did a survey to find the worst cities for commuting. The researchers aimed to evaluate the patience of people on America’s highways.
The survey involved 4,000 motorists in ten major metropolitan cities. Here are some of the statistics they found:
• 46 percent said they’d find a different way to work if gas prices hit $4.50 per gallon.
• 25 percent of commuters said $4 gas is a major annoyance.
• 27 percent of drivers said there are times when they’ve considered simply turning around and going back home when stuck in traffic.
• 19 percent of drivers said their commute affects their mood and performance at work or school.
Here is the list of the worst commuter cities in order from worst to the least worst of the ten surveyed.
1. Los Angeles
2. Atlanta
3. Miami
4. Dallas/Fort Worth
5. Chicago and San Francisco tied for 5th place
6. New York
7. Washington, D.C.
8. Boston
9. Minneapolis/St. Paul
Of course, you can minimize the irritating traffic jams by getting a new or used vehicle from your local Mercedes-Benz dealer. With one of these luxurious vehicles, you’ll almost enjoy sitting in traffic and enjoying the surrounding comfort.
