Study: New York Home To The Most Aggressive Drivers In The World

If you've ever driven in New York and thought "everyone drives like a maniac," you weren't imagining it.

The world thinks the same.

New York Ranks Among The Most Aggressive Places To Drive In The Entire World

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A new global survey from DiscoverCars.com ranked New York among the most aggressive places to drive on the planet, putting the Empire State in the same company as some of the most notoriously chaotic driving destinations in the world.

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The car rental comparison site surveyed more than 700 drivers around the world, asking them to name the specific locations where they encountered the most aggressive driving.

New York Lands In The Top Five Worldwide

New York came in fifth place globally, landing right behind London, Naples, Rome, and Paris.

"New York specifically was name-checked as one of the top US states where people said they had experienced this behavior on the roads. It was the fifth most mentioned state or city worldwide," DiscoverCars.com told Hudson Valley Post in a press release.

New York was the only U.S. location to crack the global top five, beating out every other state and city in the country when it comes to road rage reputation.

Nationally, the United States also ranked second in the world for most aggressive driving overall, with American drivers rating their fellow motorists 3.4 out of 5 on an aggression scale.