gmoor90 OP t1_jebl34y wrote on March 30, 2023 at 8:41 PM

Reply to comment by CaesarZeppeli_ in TN teacher NJ apartment hunting by gmoor90

Well hey there! Nice to meet a fellow ex-mid southerner.

I can’t wait to get up there. How long have you been living there?

CaesarZeppeli_ t1_jebly3p wrote on March 30, 2023 at 8:46 PM

Around 6-7 years now, love it. There’s more to do than just go to the wolf chase mall, Shelby farms and Beale st. I think the thing that was difficult for me to get used to was traffic and the way roads work around here as well as the driving etiquette. If you need any advice hmu

gmoor90 OP t1_jebmraf wrote on March 30, 2023 at 8:51 PM

I have been forewarned about the driving! I’m not going to lie. I’m a little nervous. How would you define the driving etiquette?

Aggressive-Project-7 t1_jebqwa5 wrote on March 30, 2023 at 9:18 PM

Welcome to NJ. If someone honks are you, don't take it personally :)

gmoor90 OP t1_jebr4n2 wrote on March 30, 2023 at 9:19 PM

Yes, I’ve been told New Jerseyans aren’t afraid to communicate how they feel— on the road or otherwise. Lol

WaltO t1_jechw2s wrote on March 31, 2023 at 12:28 AM

If someone let you in line, or turn in front of them be sure to smile and wave at them.

CaesarZeppeli_ t1_jebota8 wrote on March 30, 2023 at 9:04 PM

Definitely less patient and fast, not uncommon to see people going 90+ on the turnpike sometimes.

Weird ass intersections, jughandles(not that bad), way more roundabouts, on-ramps and off ramps can be crazy as hell depending on time and place, some people say yield signs don’t mean shit around here. Bunch of small things in random places you’ll come to find.

gmoor90 OP t1_jebqxs7 wrote on March 30, 2023 at 9:18 PM

Oh lord. And I thought Memphis was bad! I will work on honing my defensive driving skills these next few months before I move.