And one automaker is taking that number seriously. The nation’s countless potholes aren’t likely to disappear soon, so Ford is testing its vehicles against more than 100 surfaces at its Lommel Proving Ground in Belgium. More than 50 miles of track contain roadways modeled after the challenges drivers face in more than 25 countries. France’s cobblestone streets, Brazil’s speed bumps and China’s grooved intersections are all represented in an effort to make a more resilient vehicle.
How much do potholes cost U.S. drivers annually?
Answer: $3 billion
A new report issued by AAA found that the nation’s damaged road infrastructure costs its drivers about $3 billion annually through vehicle repairs, and wear and tear.
And one automaker is taking that number seriously. The nation’s countless potholes aren’t likely to disappear soon, so Ford is testing its vehicles against more than 100 surfaces at its Lommel Proving Ground in Belgium. More than 50 miles of track contain roadways modeled after the challenges drivers face in more than 25 countries. France’s cobblestone streets, Brazil’s speed bumps and China’s grooved intersections are all represented in an effort to make a more resilient vehicle.
And one automaker is taking that number seriously. The nation’s countless potholes aren’t likely to disappear soon, so Ford is testing its vehicles against more than 100 surfaces at its Lommel Proving Ground in Belgium. More than 50 miles of track contain roadways modeled after the challenges drivers face in more than 25 countries. France’s cobblestone streets, Brazil’s speed bumps and China’s grooved intersections are all represented in an effort to make a more resilient vehicle.
