Fuel Economy

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Originally Posted by nookandcrannycar

Here in SE Texas the climate is Sub-Tropical (as most of Florida is) and I don't really notice a dip in MPG during the Winter. Among the 'Lower 48' (I haven't driven in AK nor HI) I think the craziest drivers are in AZ, CA, FL, IL, MI, NV, TN, TX, and in DC/+the DC Beltway parts of MD and VA. Among these crazy spots, the craziest drivers (by far, in my opinion) are in the southern half of the Florida mainland. Crazy = lack of skill, lack of safety and safety+courtesy, and sometimes malicious intent.

For quite a while Florida would trade you a Florida license for a drivers license from any country, so a lot of people with no real experience driving in traffic easily got a license. Or people from countries who totally ignored all traffic lights and signs could get one easily as well.

But Florida driving was easy. People were courteous and always would let me in if I turned on my blinker. Now driving in and around Boston is crazy. Probably the closest thing to demolition derby with no one really wanting an accident you can get. Always cut off the expensive cars, because they will stop.

Funny thing is I never kept track of my gas mileage while I was in Florida. Well I guess I still don't, just quickly do the math at the pump.