What to Do When You Encounter Georgia’s Worst Drivers

Who Are Georgia’s Most At-Risk Drivers?

Every driver has at least one anecdote about someone else who caused trouble on the road. But those experiences don’t necessarily tell us which kinds of drivers actually pose the biggest risk to the rest of us.

The most dangerous drivers may be defined by a range of factors, including behavior, age, and the preventive measures they take.  

Distracted Driving, From Road Signs to Google Searches

Drivers face numerous distractions on the road, and driving distracted is one of the leading causes of accidents across the country—Georgia very much included.

Some distractions are unavoidable, while others are a choice. For example, drivers often take their eyes off the road to read an important sign about directions or construction. While this is distracting, it’s more understandable than trying to reach something in the back seat or respond to a text.

Avoidable or not, frequently distracted drivers are far more likely to cause an accident.

Uninsured Drivers

Being uninsured does not necessarily make a driver more likely to cause an accident, but uninsured drivers certainly pose a bigger risk for injured people in need of financial compensation.

As an at-fault state, Georgia holds drivers who cause accidents liable for the damage and injuries they cause. If you’ve been injured because of someone else’s negligent or reckless driving, you have the right to demand compensation from their insurance company. If they don’t have insurance, you may or may not have other options; it hinges greatly on your own insurance.

We strongly urge all drivers to purchase uninsured and underinsured motorist coverage as part of their own auto insurance policy. This helps protect you in cases where an at-fault driver is uninsured or doesn’t have enough liability coverage to fairly compensate you for your injuries and damages.

Behavior Leading to DUI Arrests

Drivers who get behind the wheel under the influence of alcohol or drugs greatly increase their chances of causing an accident. Further, some studies show that people with previous DUIs (driving under the influence) are more likely to repeat their offense.  

Whether they get caught or not, people who drive drunk or on drugs are a significant threat to everyone else on the road.

People in Their 20s

Teenage and senior drivers are typically assumed to be a higher risk on the road. However, according to the data, people in their 20s are the most dangerous drivers.

Suggestions for why this might be the case include people in this age group being new to drinking alcohol and staying out late in bars, as well as living away from home for the first time and learning to balance freedom and responsibility.   

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