Hard To Feel The Pull Of The Open Road When You're Stuck In Heavy Traffic

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Some romances are more durable than others, and America’s love affair with the car has been more than a quick tumble in the backseat. However, a new report from the Pew Research Center suggests the ardor is cooling—not because of gas prices but because of traffic.

In a 1991 survey of drivers, 29 percent said they like to drive “a great deal.” In the new poll, that number slipped by nearly one-third, to 20 percent. There was a corresponding increase (from 20 percent to 28 percent) in the number who said they regard driving as a chore.

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