had an am mtg. with a client who went on and on about all the people from california who don't know how to drive in the rain, which was funny since most people in portland drive like they have Alzheimer's and think parallel parking is a major skill. POLL: what city has the best drivers?

I suspect some place like nova scotia just cause the pace of life there would be so much slower

maybe honolulu Most are friendly, give the shaka when you let them in etc. But there are too many old people and pot smokers so the freeways have a Minimum Speed Limit sign. A friend from CA thought that it was so cute, she took a picture.

I've heard it's not Wash. DC But, by virtue of their annual contest, I will nominate Indianapolis sight unseen!

Interesting associated trivia:

Entire state of Rhode Island

best meaning what, though? if you mean friendliest, I would say some small city in the middle of nowhere, like Salt Lake City or Little Rock. but if by best you mean the most skilled, I would have to nominate NYC, and possibly DC.

Friendliest? Definitely Hawaii! They never honk! But not always the best parking.

Yup, the horns only work when you see someone you know.

no, not NYC

yes, NYC. you need to have a fast reaction to taxis & buses, an ability to maneuver around pot holes, a good eye for discerning how fast you can go without having to stop for jaywalkers, etc. NYC'ers face more perils that the usual driver - therefore, their skills are tested more regularly and have to be on point.