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I can't really agree with the OP's points, as I think there are bad drivers all over the world. But since this is an NJ driver thread, my only real problem with my fellow drivers is why, when there are two left turn lanes, does the car in the left most lane almost always swing into the right lane during the turn? I don't know if this is an NJ problem only, but I suspect it isn't.
Since this thread is about driving in NJ, I have a question. When visiting family in NJ, we've noticed that a lot of intersections don't have left turn arrows. That makes for some tense driving. The light turns green and cars and buses that want to go left have to shoot out in front of cars going straight. So...why don't they put left turn arrows at these intersections? FWIW, we've seen this in Hackensack, Teaneck and Elizabeth.
I can see not having a left turn arrow if the intersection isn't a busy one. However, with busy intersections, it makes no sense. I'm amazed that there aren't a lot of accidents---although I've seen some close calls.
I don’t see that very often in South Jersey. We have many jug handles down here for left lane turns at busy intersections. I assumed that was pretty much the same all over the state. Are you sure all these intersections actually allow left turns?
I don’t see that very often in South Jersey. We have many jug handles down here for left lane turns at busy intersections. I assumed that was pretty much the same all over the state. Are you sure all these intersections actually allow left turns?
Yes, those intersections allow for left turns. However, there are no dedicated left turn lanes. Sometimes I find myself cringing because I've seen several close calls when people make left turns
A simple fix, IMO, would be to add left turn signals and adjust the timing of the lights so that everyone can safely make left turns.
Right now, people who want to make left turns have to be aggressive. One day, as a pedestrian in Elizabeth, I watched as a NJ Transit bus made a left turn as cars that wanted to go straight were coming right at the bus
TBH, we've come to dread driving in Northern NJ and often find ourselves encouraging family to come visit us. Of course, that's not always possible for them to do so.
Sure the drivers on our NJ roads are horrible. But there are horrible drivers in every state as well. Seems OP has a way of finding the worse drivers NJ has to offer is all.
Yes, those intersections allow for left turns. However, there are no dedicated left turn lanes. Sometimes I find myself cringing because I've seen several close calls when people make left turns
A simple fix, IMO, would be to add left turn signals and adjust the timing of the lights so that everyone can safely make left turns.
Right now, people who want to make left turns have to be aggressive. One day, as a pedestrian in Elizabeth, I watched as a NJ Transit bus made a left turn as cars that wanted to go straight were coming right at the bus
TBH, we've come to dread driving in Northern NJ and often find ourselves encouraging family to come visit us. Of course, that's not always possible for them to do so.
Yes, I’m afraid when I have to drive up there because I’m not used to that much volume. When I was online dating I wouldn’t even consider guys past Toms River. They’d offer to drive to me and I’d say “yes, but if we start dating, eventually I’ll have to drive up there and I know I won’t want to”.
I can't really agree with the OP's points, as I think there are bad drivers all over the world. But since this is an NJ driver thread, my only real problem with my fellow drivers is why, when there are two left turn lanes, does the car in the left most lane almost always swing into the right lane during the turn? I don't know if this is an NJ problem only, but I suspect it isn't.
Yes, I’m afraid when I have to drive up there because I’m not used to that much volume. When I was online dating I wouldn’t even consider guys past Toms River. They’d offer to drive to me and I’d say “yes, but if we start dating, eventually I’ll have to drive up there and I know I won’t want to”.
I haven't driven there in a very long time, and I hope that I never have to again. My reflexes haven't gotten any better in the ensuing years.
Time to get in the car, turn up the radio and go for a cruise. Very relaxing.
Babies tend to fall right asleep in a car. the rhythmic vibration and white noise are so soothing.
No mention of cell phone induced driving aberrations ?????
All the retirees have left the state.
now is a great time to count hawks in the treetops along the highways. pairing up for nesting season. Who knows you might even spot an eagle. Garbage days are a goldmine for neat stuff piled at the curb. Cruise the parking lots looking for dropped change or cash. check wind direction and search parking lots downwind for paper money.
Deer are everywhere, as are squirrels, how bad would you feel if you accidently ran over a squirrel???
Being declared a sanctuary state attracts even more people.
No matter how fast you drive you can't escape the taxes, so what's the urgency in reaching your destination. To get somewhere you have to fill up at a gas station and endure the nefarious gas tax. then you reach your destination and have to pay state tax..again! Gives one a feeling of hopelessness that results in slower speeds.
Also if you are transporting illegal substances like plastic straws, illegal firearms, drugs or participating in medicare transport fraud, it pays to be on the conservative side of posted speed limits. Medicare transport fraud pays well if you keep circling and taking the long way around. Lest we forget municipal workers making the most of their day.
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