Two North Carolina cities ranked top in the country to drive in

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May 7, 2024 at 6:23 AM

Two cities in North Carolina have been ranked among the top in the country to drive in.

This data comes from a recent study by Forbes Advisor that looked at 47 metropolitan areas.

In the study, Raleigh was ranked number four. Charlotte was then ranked number ten.

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The study based its ranking on driving experience, safety, the cost of car ownership, and access to car maintenance.

Oakland, California, was ranked the worst city to drive in.

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