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Some Of The Best Drivers In The Nation Are Found In Alabama, According To A New Study

Alabama is ranked #23 for best drivers in the nation according to a QuoteWizard study.

Published Jan 15, 2023

Written by 

Jennifer Young

When it comes to driving in Alabama, it's easy to become stressed. After all, there are some terrible drivers on the roads today that definitely need their license revoked. With that being said, Alabama is also home to some great drivers. In fact, thanks to a study, Alabama's drivers are even considered some of the best in the nation. To learn more about this study, take a look below.

Recently, Alabama was included on a list of the best drivers in the nation for 2022. This list was determined via a study that was conducted by QuoteWizard.

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According to the study, the state of Alabama is ranked #23 when it comes to having the best drivers in the nation. To complete the list of the nation's best drivers, which includes a total of 25 U.S. states, are Texas (#24) and Missouri (#25).

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You might be wondering how QuoteWizard determined which states have the best and worst drivers. If so, wonder no more! QuoteWizard looked at data from millions of insurance quotes to determine how each state ranked. Accidents, DUIs, citations, and speeding tickets were the four pieces of criteria used.

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The overall best driving state is Connecticut, which ranked 45th in number of accidents, 49th in number of speeding tickets, and 50th in number of citations. Pretty impressive, right?

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Mississippi, which happens to be one of Alabama's neighboring states, also made the list for having some of the best drivers in the nation. Coming in at #11, Mississippi ranked higher than Alabama. However, it's a wonderful feeling knowing that we're right next door to a state with some pretty great drivers.

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Regarding the state with the worst drivers in the nation, QuoteWizard decided that honor belongs to Utah because of its high ranking in every dangerous driving category. For example, Utah ranks first when it comes to speeding, second when it comes to citations, fifth when it comes to accidents, and eighth when it comes to DUIs.

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What do you think of this study by QuoteWizard? Do you believe Alabama has some of the best drivers in the nation? Please share your thoughts with us in the comments below.

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Are you one of the many people who enjoy scenic afternoon drives? If so, you'll want to Take These 10 Country Roads In Alabama For An Unforgettable Scenic Drive.

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We Bet You Didn’t Know That Alabama Was Home To The Smallest City Block In The World

Dothan, Alabama is home to the "World's Smallest City Block," a unique triangular patch of land that attracts numerous visitors.

Updated Aug 8, 2024

Written by 

Jennifer Young

Alabama is no stranger when it comes to quirky. There are several quirky attractions located throughout the state that are truly unique. One of these in particular is the smallest city block in the world which you can learn all about below.

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Established in 1885, Dothan is the county seat of Houston County, Alabama. This city is known for many things, but not many people are aware of one of its quirkiest attractions - the "World's Smallest City Block."

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That's right! Dothan is home to not only the smallest city block in Alabama but also the world's smallest city block. It consists of Troy, Appletree, and Museum streets. This triangular patch of land has attracted numerous visitors over the years because of its uniqueness.

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The site of this city block was once the home of some pretty successful businesses. For example, in the 1920s, it was home to a snack shop. And in 1941, a service station. Today, this city block is home to a granite monument, a stop sign, a yield sign, and a street sign.

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Speaking of granite monument, on May 1, 1964, Dothan's Camellia Garden Club marked this special patch of land as "The smallest city block in the world."

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The "World's Smallest City Block" has also become a popular spot for photo opportunities, so don't forget to bring along your camera.

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The next time you're in Dothan, be sure to stop and see the "World's Smallest City Block." There's nothing else quite like it.

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Have you ever visited Dothan, Alabama, home of the smallest city block in the world? If so, did you get a chance to see the "World's Smallest City Block?" Let us know in the comments below. You can also learn more fun facts about Alabama — this is such a fascinating state!

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Another quirky attraction in Alabama, which isn't too far from Dothan, is the Boll Weevil Monument in Enterprise. For information, be sure to take a look at the following article: This Roadside Attraction In Alabama Is The Most Unique Thing You’ve Ever Seen.

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Few People Know The Real Reason Why Alabama Is Nicknamed The Yellowhammer State

Alabama is nicknamed "The Yellowhammer State" due to a Civil War incident involving soldiers' uniforms and the state bird, the Northern Flicker.

Updated Aug 6, 2024

Written by 

Jennifer Young

There are many things Alabama is well known for, including delicious food, beautiful beaches, stunning waterfalls, and so much more. The state even sometimes goes by a different name, such as "The Yellowhammer State." But why is Alabama called the Yellowhammer State? Take a look below.

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To many people, Alabama is simply known as "Alabama the Beautiful." However, it has other nicknames as well, including...

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..."The Heart of Dixie," "The Cotton State," and "The Yellowhammer State." Interestingly, not many people know exactly how its nickname "The Yellowhammer State" came about.

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This Alabama history story is quite interesting. During the Civil War, a group of Huntsville soldiers' brand new uniforms had brightly colored pieces of yellow cloth on the trim. As the war was taking place, one of the soldiers joked around and yelled out “Yellowhammer, Yellowhammer, flicker, flicker!” to the Huntsville soldiers. The name stuck and after that, Alabamian Confederate soldiers were unofficially known as “Yellowhammers” no matter where they were from.

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So, what does the color "yellow" have to do with anything? Alabama's state bird is the Northern Flicker, which is often referred to as the Yellowhammer. The reason why this bird is referred to as the Yellowhammer is because the undersides of its tail and...

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...wings are bright yellow in color.

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It also hammers. This makes perfect sense considering the Yellowhammer is a type of woodpecker.

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Over the years in Alabama, there have even been a variety of businesses, events, etc. named after the Yellowhammer. It's incredible how a soldier's simple phrase over a century ago made such an impact on the state and continues to do so today.

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Now, when anyone asks you, "Why is Alabama called the Yellowhammer State?" You'll have a fascinating tale to tell. Which Alabama nickname do you use most often? Let us know in the comments.

You can also keep enjoying other fun facts about Alabama! If you want to show off your Alabama state pride, check out Wear Your Roots.

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