We compared how many cars there are in Russia and the USA. And we also thought about the roads and were surprised

It so happens that in Russia it is common to compare things with America in many ways, and cars are no exception.

Most often we compare specific models or segments, losing sight of the overall picture.

Let’s look at the numbers to see how things are with transport in the USA and Russia.

Briefly:

• How many cars are there in the USA?
  How many cars are there in Russia
  And yet where are there more cars?
  Where are there more roads?
  Where are there more drivers?
  Brief summary

How many cars are there in the USA?

In 2022, it was registered in the USA 283 400 986 Events. This takes into account global and commercial engineering.

Of these, 278,870,463 are owned by individuals and companies, and 4,530,523 are owned by the state.

91.7% of US households own at least one car, and more than 21% own three or more vehicles.

The trendiest cars were crossovers, as well as rugged top sellers like the Honda CR-V, Toyota RAV4 and Nissan Rogue.

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How many cars are there in Russia

In 2022, it was registered in Russia 58 116 046 Events. Of these:

▶︎ 50.6 million passenger cars
▶︎ 6.67 million trucks
▶︎ 833.6 thousand rubles. buses

The most popular brands in Russia in 2022 were Lada, Kia, Hyundai, Renault and Chery. Most often sedans were bought in Russia.

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And yet where are there more cars?

With the increase in the number of cars, public attention is important. There are 333 million people living in the United States, and 146 million in Russia. However, these figures alone explain little.

To see the difference, a comparable number of cars per 1000 people:

▶︎ USA: 850 cars
▶︎ Russia: 397 cars

Thus, in the USA there are 2.1 times more cars per 1000 people, which is a clear gap.

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Where are there more roads?

The area of ​​Russia is 17.1 million km², and the territory of the United States is almost half the size – 9.8 million km².

However, in terms of the number of roads, the United States is significantly ahead of Russia.

In the USA there are 6.2 million km of roadsof which 4.8 million km are rural roads. About 2.09 million km of American roads have unpaved surfaces, such as gravel or stone.

In Russia, the total length of highways is 1.66 million km. Of these, 1.16 million km of roads have a hard surface, and the rest are natural.

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Where are there more drivers?

As of 2023, 233 million people in the United States had a driver’s license.

There are no official statistics for Russia, but according to different levels of rights, approximately half of the country’s population, that is, about 70 million people, have rights.

It is believed that in the USA it is easier to obtain a driver’s license than in Russia. In addition, the status of this document in countries exists. More about this Search with Neuro.

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Some differences in the process of obtaining a driver’s license in the USA and Russia:

• Organization of the process. In the United States, the issuance of driver’s licenses is carried out by the state – the DMV (Department of Motor Vehicles). 6 In Russia, this is done by the traffic police. (5)(8)

• Age restrictions. Typically, the age to obtain a provisional driver’s license in the United States is 16 years old; a full license can only be obtained from 18 years of age. In Russia, you can start driving a car only after reaching the age of majority – 18 years old, and you can pass exams for categories B and C from the age of 17. (6)

• Required documents. In the United States, identification, proof of residency, and proof of successful completion of training are required to obtain a license. You must also pass a vision test. (6) In Russia, to obtain a driver’s license you need a passport of a citizen of the Russian Federation, a certificate of completion of a driving school, a medical certificate and a receipt for an amazing state fee. (5)

• Driving school training. (1)(7) In most US cities there are no driving schools, so the principle of obtaining a driver’s license differs from the learning process in Russia. Anyone can learn the whole idea through online textbooks, and will only be able to practice if one of their relatives or friends agrees to teach driving and let them drive their car. (7)

• Restrictions for drivers with temporary licenses. Many states impose restrictions on drivers with temporary regulations, such as banning night driving or limiting the number of passengers in vehicles. (6)

The rules for obtaining a driver’s license in the USA in each state have their own subtleties. The list of documents may be different, comply with traffic rules and/or requirements for future drivers. Details must be clarified separately on the Department of Motor Vehicles website. (2)

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In Russia, a driver’s license is usually used for its intended purpose – to drive a car, and less often – to confirm identity.

In the United States, a driver’s license is the primary identification of identity as the federal government continues to issue passports to all citizens. This is done upon request only.

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Brief summary

The US has more cars, roads and drivers, even with population differences.

This is partly due to cultural characteristics: the automobile industry in the United States began to take shape earlier than in Russia, and developed much faster.

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