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iveo83 t1_j1or2sb wrote

I just saw an article saying ct is rated best driving in the country...so...

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readmeink t1_j1pws3y wrote

Whether or not that’s true, my anecdotal experience is that I’ve experienced the extremes on both ends in CT. I’ve been horrified and pleased with the drivers. The only state I’ve been actually impressed by the general level of driving skill and awareness of Washington State.

Ultimately I think each area/region/state can have some bad habits that are normal and expected by locals, while appalling/terrifying for visitors. Here are some of my experiences:

Utah drivers defend their spot in traffic like you just insulted they’re dying mother. You want to change lanes to get over on the next exit, you better wait for a HUGE gap, try to start changing lanes 6 miles earlier, or play a game of chicken.

Southern California drivers drive unsettling fast on small/neighborhood roads. Also, you better not be a second late on accelerating when the light turns green.

CT drivers, especially eastern side of the state, love to ride your ass no matter how fast you’re going. If it’s night, there’s a 3 out of 4 chance they have their brights on. Also, if you’re in Hartford, be ready to be cut off. It might not happen, but I wouldn’t bet on it.

Washington drivers (specifically Puget Sound area) are considerate, patient people, but if it snows, all hell breaks loose. They’re oblivious to their lack of skill with snow driving.

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empire161 t1_j1pz4rg wrote

> CT drivers, especially eastern side of the state, love to ride your ass no matter how fast you’re going.

CT drivers interpret “slower traffic keep right” to mean “Everyone else on the road is legally required to move out of my way, and making my use my brakes should be punishable by firing squad.”

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speel t1_j1q2yad wrote

Local driving isn't too bad, it's almost pleasant. I95 however is a different story. I95 turns into Limerock raceway for BMW dick heads.

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minandnip t1_j1q7tvm wrote

Can confirm that eastern CT drivers love to ride your tail with high beams on. If you’re not going at least 10 over on rural highways, be prepared to be passed in a non passing zone.

Im an eastern CT driver myself and I actively notice my bad habits and try the correct them but some people just see you as another obstacle. Lovely people over here though.

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readmeink t1_j1qep8m wrote

True that, been here for 2.5 years for a program at UCONN, I don’t think I’ve met someone I’ve actively disliked yet.

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imchasingentropy OP t1_j1qlxdx wrote

I'm from Jersey myself, we get a lot of shit cause our drivers speed like there's no tomorrow, but they're fairly decent overall. At least in South Jersey which is the real Jersey, not NYC-lite like North.

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