HARTFORD — Who saw this coming?
A new report by bankrate.com s says that Connecticut is one of the worst states for drivers.
Connecticut ranked #3 on the list due to a combination of high driving costs, poor driving quality, and moderately safe driving conditions.
California ranked as the very worst state in the country for drivers, according to a new report by Bankrate.com. It’s a position not unfamiliar to The Golden State which ranked dead last in Bankrate’s 2016 report, as well. North Dakota earned the #1 position as best state for drivers due to low car repair costs, low auto insurance premiums and high safety scores.
Worst States for Drivers
| Rank | State | Average Annual Auto Insurance Premium | % of Road Miles in Poor Condition | Average Commute Time (mins) | Motor Vehicle Theft Rate / 1k Residents |
| 50 | California | $1,731 | 44% | 28.6 | 425.9 |
| 49 | Hawaii | $1,229 | 40% | 26.2 | 369.1 |
| 48 | Connecticut | $1,831 | 35% | 24.4 | 203.7 |
| 47 | New Jersey | $1,383 | 38% | 28.2 | 135.1 |
| 46 | Washington | $1,309 | 29% | 25.9 | 388.8
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Best States for Drivers
| Rank | State | Average Annual Auto Insurance Premium | % of Road Miles in Poor Condition | Average Commute Time (Mins) | Motor Vehicle Theft Rate / 1k Residents |
| 1 | North Dakota | $1,086 | 10% | 17.5 | 234.7 |
| 2 | Iowa | $1,025 | 11% | 19.4 | 177.4 |
| 3 | Ohio | $944 | 20% | 23.4 | 173.7 |
| 4 | Minnesota | $1,215 | 10% | 23.4 | 178.9 |
| 5 | Nebraska | $1,214 | 12% | 18.8 | 271 |
