You might be a New Jersey driver if....

saalim · 12-15-2005, 07:58 PM

•Turn signals will give away your next move. A real New Jersey driver never uses them.
•Under no circumstances should you leave a safe distance between you and the car in front of you,or the space will be filled in by somebody else putting you in an even more dangerous situation.
•Crossing two or more lanes in a single lane-change is considered going with the flow.
•The faster you drive through a red light, the smaller the chance you have of getting hit.
•Never, ever come to a complete stop at a stop sign. No one expects it and it will inevitably result in you being rear ended. If you want your insurance company to pay for a new rear bumper, come to a complete stop at all stop signs.
•A right lane construction closure is just a game to see how many people can cut in line by passing you on the right as you sit in the left lane waiting for the same jerks to squeeze their way back in before hitting the orange construction barrels.
•Never get in the way of an older car that needs extensive bodywork. New Jersey is a no-fault insurance state and the other guy doesn't have anything to lose.
•Braking is to be done as hard and late as possible to ensure that your ABS kicks in, giving a nice, relaxing foot massage as the brake pedal pulsates. For those of you without ABS, it's a chance to stretch your legs.
•Never pass on the left when you can pass on the right. It's a good way to scare people entering the highway.
•Speed limits are arbitrary figures, given only as suggestions and are apparently not enforceable in New Jersey during rush hour.
•Just because you're in the left lane and have no room to speed up or move over doesn't mean that a New Jersey driver flashing his high beams behind you doesn't think he can go faster in your spot.
•Please remember that there is no such thing as a shortcut during rush-hour traffic in New Jersey.
•Always slow down and rubberneck when you see an accident or even someone changing a tire.
•Learn to swerve abruptly. New Jersey is the home of high-speed slalom driving thanks to the State Highway Department, which puts potholes in key locations to test drivers' reflexes and keep them on their toes.
•It is traditional in New Jersey to honk your horn at cars that don't move the instant the light changes.
•Never take a green light at face value. Always look right and left before proceeding.
•Remember that the goal of every New Jersey driver is to get there first,by whatever means necessary.
•Real New Jersey women drivers can put on pantyhose and apply eye makeup at seventy-five miles per hour in bumper-to-bumper traffic.
•Real New Jersey men drivers can remove their girlfriend's panties and bra at seventy-five miles per hour or in bumper-to-bumper traffic.
•In the New Jersey area 'flipping someone the bird' is considered a polite New Jersey salute. This gesture should always be returned. :finger:

Nikki · 12-15-2005, 08:07 PM

hehe that's how people drive here too because they're all from the tri-state area.

Compos Mentis · 12-15-2005, 08:49 PM

I occasionally honk the horn just to make my wife feel at home.

BellasBmw · 12-15-2005, 09:02 PM

Haha thats funny! Thank God for a good public transportation system out there, i'd prob get killed or emotionally damaged on a daily commute.

scottz5 · 12-16-2005, 03:24 PM

I love NJ

rag21 · 12-16-2005, 03:28 PM

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Originally Posted by saalim

•Turn signals will give away your next move. A real New Jersey driver never uses them.

this is so true.

NJ rules!!

espo · 12-16-2005, 06:33 PM

God this is all so true... I lived in Jersey for about 5 years before moving up here to Buffalo. The thing that took the longest to get used to her was just how SLOW people drive.... Everytime I go back to Jersey (my wife's mother lives there) it takes me about 1/2 hour to "remember" how to drive..

dbstang · 12-17-2005, 08:22 AM

Ah!! Life in the Great Garden state. Isn't it wonderfull

ShinyRedCar · 12-17-2005, 08:36 AM

Dude I'm from Jersey (Glassboro) and let me tell you...you haven't driven in Southen California! But on the upside...we don't have any circles or jughandles

jflecha · 12-17-2005, 09:05 AM

You didnt mention NJ drivers that stay in the left lane and follow the speed limit just to prove a point.

arn · 12-17-2005, 07:10 PM

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Originally Posted by jflecha

You didnt mention NJ drivers that stay in the left lane and follow the speed limit just to prove a point.

PA drivers do that also...

Oz · 12-20-2005, 12:55 AM

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Originally Posted by espo89

God this is all so true... I lived in Jersey for about 5 years before moving up here to Buffalo. The thing that took the longest to get used to her was just how SLOW people drive.... Everytime I go back to Jersey (my wife's mother lives there) it takes me about 1/2 hour to "remember" how to drive..

I just moved back to NJ after living at Buffalo for 4 1/2 years and I completely agree with you. As soon as I enter I8O on NJ, I realize how faster the traffic is around here

Glad to be back

And i agree with Scott, I love NJ

Cory1000 · 12-20-2005, 08:37 AM

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Originally Posted by jflecha

You didnt mention NJ drivers that stay in the left lane and follow the speed limit just to prove a point.

I hate when assholes do that, I always go around them and pull back in front of them so close to their front bumper that they hit the brakes...

nostrum09 · 12-20-2005, 12:48 PM

Gotta love NJ =)

red_wagen · 12-20-2005, 09:29 PM

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Originally Posted by Cory1000

I hate when assholes do that, I always go around them and pull back in front of them so close to their front bumper that they hit the brakes...

If you do that and cause an accident then who's the asshole?
Just go around them and leave it at that...

03-11-2006, 07:36 PM

I love it.

Oz · 03-12-2006, 10:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by espo89

God this is all so true... I lived in Jersey for about 5 years before moving up here to Buffalo. The thing that took the longest to get used to her was just how SLOW people drive.... Everytime I go back to Jersey (my wife's mother lives there) it takes me about 1/2 hour to "remember" how to drive..

I lived at Buffalo for 4 years and now back at NJ and I agree with you COMPLETELY. As soon as I pass the NJ/PA border on I80, I realize the difference!

shimshimhada · 03-12-2006, 10:15 PM

NY drivers are the most ruthless. I was born in NY.

BigDog · 03-13-2006, 09:08 AM

this is so true... and i love NJ!

SocalTy · 03-13-2006, 12:12 PM

HAha this is so true. I love driving in cali compared to NY. Funny thing is I still drive like im in ny over here and its great! So much room, no potholes, every1 leaves space between them and the car in front of them (jus enough for me to squeeze into). Not like NJ/NY where nobody leaves space, afraid of somebody else cutting in.

BellasBmw · 03-13-2006, 12:33 PM

Im bringing my car with me to NJ. O man, i am nervous! haha. Im a shady driver here, but out there im probably a lil old lady.

ska///235i · 03-13-2006, 12:34 PM

you know you're in NJ if....you are driving and all of a sudden you find yourself crawling out of a pot hole

12-15-2005, 07:58 PM	#1
saalim Non Resident 32 Rep 265 Posts Drives: 2006 325i Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: New Jersey iTrader: (0) Garage List 2006 325i [0.00]	You might be a New Jersey driver if.... •Turn signals will give away your next move. A real New Jersey driver never uses them. •Under no circumstances should you leave a safe distance between you and the car in front of you,or the space will be filled in by somebody else putting you in an even more dangerous situation. •Crossing two or more lanes in a single lane-change is considered going with the flow. •The faster you drive through a red light, the smaller the chance you have of getting hit. •Never, ever come to a complete stop at a stop sign. No one expects it and it will inevitably result in you being rear ended. If you want your insurance company to pay for a new rear bumper, come to a complete stop at all stop signs. •A right lane construction closure is just a game to see how many people can cut in line by passing you on the right as you sit in the left lane waiting for the same jerks to squeeze their way back in before hitting the orange construction barrels. •Never get in the way of an older car that needs extensive bodywork. New Jersey is a no-fault insurance state and the other guy doesn't have anything to lose. •Braking is to be done as hard and late as possible to ensure that your ABS kicks in, giving a nice, relaxing foot massage as the brake pedal pulsates. For those of you without ABS, it's a chance to stretch your legs. •Never pass on the left when you can pass on the right. It's a good way to scare people entering the highway. •Speed limits are arbitrary figures, given only as suggestions and are apparently not enforceable in New Jersey during rush hour. •Just because you're in the left lane and have no room to speed up or move over doesn't mean that a New Jersey driver flashing his high beams behind you doesn't think he can go faster in your spot. •Please remember that there is no such thing as a shortcut during rush-hour traffic in New Jersey. •Always slow down and rubberneck when you see an accident or even someone changing a tire. •Learn to swerve abruptly. New Jersey is the home of high-speed slalom driving thanks to the State Highway Department, which puts potholes in key locations to test drivers' reflexes and keep them on their toes. •It is traditional in New Jersey to honk your horn at cars that don't move the instant the light changes. •Never take a green light at face value. Always look right and left before proceeding. •Remember that the goal of every New Jersey driver is to get there first,by whatever means necessary. •Real New Jersey women drivers can put on pantyhose and apply eye makeup at seventy-five miles per hour in bumper-to-bumper traffic. •Real New Jersey men drivers can remove their girlfriend's panties and bra at seventy-five miles per hour or in bumper-to-bumper traffic. •In the New Jersey area 'flipping someone the bird' is considered a polite New Jersey salute. This gesture should always be returned. :finger: __________________ Regards SM 2006 325i \| 6MT \| Black Sapphire Metallic/Terra Leather/Burl Walnut \| ZPP/ZCW \| Premium Sound/Navigation/Xenon/PDC/Satellite Radio
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12-15-2005, 08:07 PM	#2
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espo Captain 12 Rep 715 Posts Drives: 2014 M235i Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Sugar Land TX iTrader: (0)	God this is all so true... I lived in Jersey for about 5 years before moving up here to Buffalo. The thing that took the longest to get used to her was just how SLOW people drive.... Everytime I go back to Jersey (my wife's mother lives there) it takes me about 1/2 hour to "remember" how to drive.. __________________ E46 325xi Oxford Green/Sand Leatherette/Myrtle Wood Auto ZCW - Retired E90 330xi Mystic Blue/Black Leather/Aluminum 6sp Manual ZSP/ZPP/ZCW/CA - Retired F22 M235i Mineral Gray/Red Leather/Aluminum 6sp Manual ZPP/ZTP
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ShinyRedCar First Lieutenant 7 Rep 366 Posts Drives: 2006 BMW 325i Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: California iTrader: (0)	Dude I'm from Jersey (Glassboro) and let me tell you...you haven't driven in Southen California! But on the upside...we don't have any circles or jughandles __________________ Jeff
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jflecha Second Lieutenant 10 Rep 205 Posts Drives: E90 06 330i Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: The Garden State iTrader: (0) Garage List 2006 330I [0.00]	You didnt mention NJ drivers that stay in the left lane and follow the speed limit just to prove a point.
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12-20-2005, 12:48 PM	#14
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03-12-2006, 10:15 PM	#18
shimshimhada Brigadier General 442 Rep 4,838 Posts Drives: Portal Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Portal iTrader: (2)	NY drivers are the most ruthless. I was born in NY.
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03-13-2006, 09:08 AM	#19
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