The newly released 2023 American Driving Survey conducted by the AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety highlights a shift in how people in the United States drive after the COVID-19 pandemic. The survey reveals that overall driving patterns have stabilized after pandemic disruptions.
Highlights from the 2023 American Driving Survey include:
- The percentage of Americans who drove at least occasionally remained steady at 95.3% compared to 2022.
- Driving trips averaged slightly less than 2.5 per day, with a duration of just over an hour and nearly 30 miles.
- Most driving trips in 2023 were undertaken to run errands (31.1%) while commuting to and from work comprised 22.5% of driving trips.
- Projecting nationwide, drivers made 229 billion driving trips and spent 95 billion hours driving, totaling 2.7 trillion miles in 2023
Safety Concerns with Older Vehicles:
The increased use of newer vehicles for longer trips is positive as they typically come equipped with advanced safety features. However, the survey raises concerns as 40% of trips involve vehicles older than ten years. These vehicles often lack modern safety features and if they are in poor mechanical condition, could potentially contribute to a higher risk of crashes. If you decide to invest in a new Bentley car, look into the Best Bentley extended auto warranty coverage and options to protect your vehicle.
NOPE, . . . . . . . . . recliner hasn’t moved.
Advanced safety features will never be able to compensate for the multitudes of self centered distracted reckless red light running speeding tailgating drivers out there on the roads.
All these safety features make drivers feel invincible.
I drive an early 70s full size pick up and it requires my FULL attention.
Mid 1990s here, FULL size American with LT1 V-8s.
I wasn’t surveyed or their findings would be way different!
I operate a 2009 V-6 Toyota that is kept in great shape. The only lacking safety features that I have observed are those that can be attributed to the majority of drivers with whom I share the road, and the privilege of driving.
Drivers are not Courteous anymore…
What exactly is an “older vehicle?” Just asking, for an older friend… Apparently 40% of the vehicles on the road today are “older.”
Among the highlights they selected was “Driving trips averaged slightly less than 2.5 per day, with a duration of just over an hour and nearly 30 miles.” That sure sounds like vehicles are mainly used for commuting daily to a workplace that is one hour and 30 miles away. Consider that this is supposed to be a nationwide survey. I think they have bad data or are badly misinterpreting the data they have.