WalletHub Study: Rhode Island Is ‘2018’s 8th Worst State to Drive in’

With U.S. traffic congestion costing the average driver $1,400 per year and the U.S. ranked 13^th in the world in road quality, the personal-finance website WalletHub today released its report on 2018’s Best & Worst States to Drive in.

To determine the most driver-friendly states in the U.S., WalletHub compared the 50 states across 23 key metrics. The dataset ranges from average gas prices to share of rush-hour traffic congestion to road quality.

Driving in Rhode Island (1=Best; 25=Avg.):

• 38^th – Share of Rush-Hour Traffic Congestion
• 40^th – Auto-Repair Shops per Capita
• 32^nd – Avg. Gas Prices
• 28^th – Auto-Maintenance Costs
• 47^th – Road Quality
• 47^th – Car Dealerships per Capita

For the full report, visit:https://wallethub.com/edu/best-worst-states-to-drive-in/43012/