I chuckled when I received your reply. We retired to Mesa, AZ from Michigan about five years ago. We were surprised at how much nicer the roads are here in Arizona. I guess it’s all relative.
You’re right...it is all relative. Washington state has some pretty awful road conditions too. But the big difference is most of us don’t drive 20+ miles an hour over posted speed limits like the drivers in AZ. We are down for spring training and driving between Chandler ... Peroria ... Scottsdale ... and Surprise. All I can say is holy Hannah ... speed limits, turn signals and stop lights must be an optional requirement. And nothing like going 80 mph on bad roads!