The DC Traveler

Just off the heels of being rated in the top 5 rudest drivers in the U.S., GMAC Insurance’s National Drivers Test puts Washington DC drivers as the second worse in terms of knowing the rules of the road.
The study showed that over 16% of licensed drivers across the country (33 million drivers) would probably not pass a typical DMV written driver’s test. 
Drivers from Kansas ranked tops in the country, (average score of 84.0%) with New Jersey’s drivers finishing last, (69.9%).
Washington, DC drivers, came in second to the last, with an embarrassingly low score of only 72.9%.  DC drivers …read more

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In a recent survey of 2,500 drivers from 25 metropolitan cities who regularly commute were asked to rate rude drivers and the frequency of road rage in their city.
The Washington, DC metro area came in the number five spot, behind Miami, New York, Boston, and Los Angeles. I hate to agree, but we do have some drivers with “anger issues”. It seems driving in the DC region can be a bit competitive at times. I’m not sure why some drivers believe when they are stuck in total gridlock and moving at less than 3 mph, that driving aggressively will get them …read more

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Parking in the District
Like any large city, parking can be challenging at times, but much of the city offers free or metered street parking. 
All it takes is a bit of patience and you can usually find a parking spot within a few minutes just a short walk to your destination.
 
Parking meters in most areas require payment (quarters) from 7:00 a.m. until 6:30 p.m. (in Georgetown and close to the Verizon Center until 10:00 p.m.). Parking tickets for expired meters are $25.00 and filling a meter multiple times throughout the day is illegal and can result in a ticket, but it does …read more

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