Survey Gives Insurance Companies Reason for Concern

A recent poll finds a trend that few insurance companies will be happy to hear about - a large majority of Americans lack the knowledge to pass a written driver's test.

According to the survey from GMAC, 20.1 percent of licensed drivers would not be able to pass a written driver's test if it was administered to them today.

Worse, the survey found that the number of drivers who would be unable to pass such a test has actually been increasing in recent years, from 76.6 percent last year to 78.1 percent this year.

According to the results, drivers in New York and New Jersey were among those considered least knowledgeable about the rules of the road, while those in Idaho, Wisconsin and Kansas were said to be among the most knowledgeable.

The survey also found a negligible difference between men and women in their current road knowledge, while those in the 18-24 age group were considered least likely to pass a driver's test. With so few drivers aware of basic road procedures, insurance companies have their work cut out for them when it comes to encouraging more driver safety.

For auto insurance policies that will score highly, visit InsureMe.com today.