jersey driving etiquette 101

Okay, I've driven enough miles in Jersey over the past few months to now feel fully qualified to educate all of the other out-of-staters on Jersey driving etiquette. So I thought I'd cap off this week with a few key pointers that I've learned that could help you too. Especially if you're headed down the shore for this post-Labor day weekend.

• First, see the two pictures below:
  
  
  
  
  
  Now in most states, these lines indicate whether it is legal to pass or illegal to pass; however, in New Jersey, the lines on the road are strictly used for sobriety tests, so feel free to pass at will regardless of the lines...cuz everyone else does.



• Secondly, when you see this:
  
  
  
  It actually means this:
  
  



• Here's another one that I was already familiar with before I moved to Jersey. If you can see these:
  
  
  
  (Tail lights of the car in front of you) then you are probably going too slow. Creep up a bit. Ride their tail. You're bound to get there faster.



• And finally, get familiar with this very important technical component of your vehicle:
  
  
  
  You'll find it in the center of your steering wheel. Push it often. Especially if you are pissed off or if you're passing Lisa. TOOT, TOOT! What a hottie!

Have a good weekend!