Watch America's Worst Driver
- 2010
- 1 Season
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4.6 (34)
America's Worst Driver was a reality television show that aired on the Travel Channel from 2010 to 2013. The show was hosted by comedian Alonzo Bodden, with automotive journalist Jill Simonian and professional driver Billy Jackson serving as judges. The premise of the show was to find the worst driver in America. Each season, eight drivers were selected from thousands of applicants to participate in a series of challenges designed to test their driving skills. The challenges ranged from simple tasks such as parallel parking to more difficult tasks like navigating through an obstacle course blindfolded.
The contestants were put through a series of challenges that tested their driving skills, including making turns, proper use of turn signals, driving in reverse, and parking. Throughout the challenges, the judges evaluated the drivers' abilities and behavior behind the wheel, such as their reactions to stressful situations and ability to follow traffic laws.
In addition to the challenges, each episode featured segments where the contestants received lessons from the judges on key driving skills such as proper road etiquette and defensive driving.
At the end of each episode, the judges discussed the contestant's performances and decided who was the worst driver of the week. The worst driver was then given a "ticket" and had to undergo an intensive driving course before the following week's challenges.
The contestants were eliminated each week until the finale, where the final two drivers faced off in a head-to-head race. The winner of the race was declared America's Worst Driver.
While the show featured entertaining and often comical moments, it also had a serious message about the importance of safe driving. The judges stressed the dangers of distracted driving, speeding, and driving under the influence, and emphasized the need for all drivers to be responsible behind the wheel.
Overall, America's Worst Driver was an entertaining and educational show that aimed to improve driving skills and highlight the importance of safe driving.