Roads in the United States so it is not safe. This statement is the conclusion of the GMAC Insurance National Drivers Test in 2010. Unexpectedly, carrying 38 million driver’s license owners (one of five owners of driver’s license) can not follow the written exam in one day.

The driver seemed forgot by some regulations of driving since last year. The danger, the decline in national average to 76.2 percent from 76.6 percent recorded last year. Even 85 percent did not choose the correct answer when asked what action is done to the vehicle (while waiting) when the lights are already beginning to show yellow.

From the regional analysis, it was revealed that the driver of the northeastern part pocketing the lowest score in test (74.9 percent). Instead, the driver of the Midwest just the average value of the test the highest (77.5 percent) and the lowest failure rate (11.9 percent).

The results also reveal that men outperform women with a ratio 78.1 per cent (men) and 74.4 per cent (women). Was failing, 24 percent of men, women 18.1 percent.

“Given that the overall average of the lowest test results last year, very scary. Americans need to make safety driving a priority and be aware of traffic rules at all times,” said Wade Bontrager, senior vice president of GMAC Insurance.

With the success of its small car in India, namely Chevvy Beat, plus a sharp growth in the automobile sector, General Motors makes more focus to India after China. This United States manufacturer of large cars is targeting that India will be 10 major global markets next year.

“In my opinion, in 2011 India will be one of the10 major markets for General Motors in globalization. In fact I will be surprised if it did not happen … “explained President and Managing Director of General Motors China Group, Kevin Wale.

In 2009, the total selling of General Motors in India reached 69 579 units. With the launch of Beat, is expected to rise to 100,000 units this year. According to General Motors, Beat, which was launched earlier this year, has been the highest selling car in the country.

General Motors hopes the Indian car market to be double-digit in growth this year and immediately went into 10 major markets in Australia by General Motors replaces the 120,000 unit sales target.
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