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merryone2K t1_j1o4e47 wrote

One works the brakes, one works the gas pedal, and one steers. You got a problem with that?

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PracticableSolution t1_j1q5zjy wrote

And they all chill in the left lane!

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[deleted] t1_j1qep6a wrote

I wouldn’t have to if the jerks let me back in on the right 😡

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Sea-Rooster-846 t1_j1s3q0w wrote

if you have to be "let back into the right lane" then you don't belong in the left lane.

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neermif t1_j1o5d3p wrote

Like 3 children in a trench coat hahaha thank you for that

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B6304T4 t1_j1oidpj wrote

The visual made me laugh way more than It should have.

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polyworfism t1_j1oo9z6 wrote

How dare you besmirch Vincent Adultman's vehicular skill

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thenisaidbitch t1_j1o5jim wrote

Couldn’t put it better myself! I grew up driving here but man, COVID really made driving awful. But it is beautiful and scenic, and almost no one knows how nice it is ;)

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IBEW3NY t1_j1o7yut wrote

Covid??? Like it was better before?

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thenisaidbitch t1_j1ob9si wrote

It was better before! It wasn’t great but it was New England drivers, I grew up with it and could manage. WAY worse after COVID! I stopped driving on highways after that, and get tail gating assholes on the backroads instead now. It’s so much worse

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PG-Glasshouse t1_j1p7w29 wrote

People started checking if their speedometer was all talk when those rivers of tarmac opened up on account of the lockdowns and self isolation. Now that traffic is back to normal they can’t force themselves to give it up.

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mikemikemikeandike t1_j1prxyr wrote

COVID didn’t change anything about our driving. We’re still assholes who are always in a rush, no matter where we’re going. It’s no better or worse.

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Aaron351 t1_j1psevf wrote

Talk to someone who works in claims. Post Covid accident rate is greater than pre.

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bbpr120 t1_j1o8y33 wrote

You should try Rhode Island- also 3 children in a trench coat but there's a rabid squirrel in there as well.

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Nervous_Invite_4661 t1_j1of1yb wrote

Funnily enough the top two worst roads are in Connecticut (#2) and Rhode Island (#1.)

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coastal_girl14 t1_j1ogzgm wrote

You cannot have driven on NY highways if you think CT has bad roads.

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Nervous_Invite_4661 t1_j1oh2g0 wrote

I’m from NY.

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coastal_girl14 t1_j1ohkug wrote

You can't be driving in NY very often because the roads are much worse than CT.

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NotoriousCFR t1_j1omrf1 wrote

I live in NY very close to CT border (Westchester/Putnam county to FFC) and you are absolutely right. Our roads are trash. You can tell the exact moment you cross the state line based on the road quality.

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coastal_girl14 t1_j1oub34 wrote

I used to drive into NYC for work and would heave a sigh of relief when I made it back over the state line without car damage. Some of the pot holes....lawd help me.

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imchasingentropy OP t1_j1ppt2i wrote

Oh God, I'm not sure if southern Mass or RI is my next stop, but it's coming soon for sure....

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marua06 t1_j1oe4wn wrote

Ok we are far from the worst state for drivers but that was funny

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imchasingentropy OP t1_j1pqk8j wrote

If someone kept stats for the percentage of drivers that can't manage to park inside a single parking space....

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coolducklingcool t1_j1qnbw5 wrote

Can’t speak for the parking, but a recent study said CT was one of the best states for driving lol. Statistically 🤷🏻‍♀️ Parking is rough though. I think the design of a lot of parking lots is absolutely atrocious. Idk if that’s regional or just life…

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HungGungHo t1_j1rhejc wrote

I feel like that’s only the case cuz most staties don’t even pull over people doin 85-90 in a 65 cuz either they’re driving the same way or are parked and not looking up lol

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PG-Glasshouse t1_j1p8e40 wrote

I think the issue here is that even when someone knows you have the right of way they’ll test you on it anyway because on the off chance you give in it’s convenient for them. People from out of state were never informed on how the game was played so they lose that contest every time which undoubtedly feels like shit.

Pro-tip, none of us have insurance that will cover a totaled BMW so despite them generally speaking being fucking assholes they have zero leverage at kickoff and they know it.

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marua06 t1_j1s5wfi wrote

Speaking of which, today on the Merritt I saw:

  • driving in the breakdown lane
  • cutting into traffic with no signal
  • driving with no lights on and they didn’t notice even though there were no streetlights

All out of state plates.

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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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AvogadrosMoleSauce t1_j1oj3zd wrote

I was doing a business.

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PG-Glasshouse t1_j1p82xz wrote

If corporations are people I demand the freedom for us to fuck them. Getting tired of the working class being forced into the role of socioeconomic bottoms so the line can go up.

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HazelFrederick t1_j1oz4ay wrote

What an idiotic thing to say. You only need two to reach the pedals and still see over the hood.

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red_fox_zen t1_j1ol8tm wrote

I've sat here for about 5 minutes trying to think of a clever response denouncing your statement here. I'm not sure if its the Shine Nog or the fact that as a resident of CT since 2000, I can attest to the fact that you are right.

Edit tonsay: drunk. I'm drunk, and you are correct 🤣 except at 5 ft tall I'm merely TWO kids in a trench coat

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Ordinary_Guitar_5074 t1_j1onx4l wrote

If you went to Bristol you saw just about the worst of it too. It’s the only place in the state where every person stops in the middle of the travel lane to turn so that no other cars can get through. Move out of the way! How did people in Bristol never get this memo?

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SectorZed t1_j1pmf0g wrote

The Terryville fish and game club. Weird seeing my neighbors yard on here 😂

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imchasingentropy OP t1_j1pp6qk wrote

Tell your neighbor they have an amazing yard, I actually drove past, went "holy shit" and turned around to snap some pics

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SectorZed t1_j1ppo67 wrote

It’s always been a nice spot. I don’t know them personally. When the lake freezes I’m pretty sure they host an ice fishing tournament there

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notbad2u t1_j1oufv9 wrote

You just made three children happy. Disappointing out of state drivers makes our day.

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Jynx2501 t1_j1q7eid wrote

Swear Covid made it worse. I miss driving when I was like 1 of 4 people on the road.

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Moosefeller t1_j1oqb68 wrote

This is the best possible (most accurate) r/Connecticut comment

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SAGELADY65 t1_j1pqpch wrote

Thank you, yes we do!

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highway_to_heck420 t1_j1qbyt4 wrote

Thank you! I'm only 5' and it's hard to see over the wheel and reach the pedals at the same time.

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Joppa_Yeat t1_j1s6wcr wrote

Guarantee the license plate in front of you wasn't from Connecticut. We run 85 mph 2 feet off your back bumper.

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professor_doom t1_j1om6b9 wrote

>You guys drive like 3 children in a trench coat

May I direct your attention to THIS, oh, judgmental one?

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Embee1009 t1_j1qcmfc wrote

Depends on where you are in the state. Some places have worse drivers than others.

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Gravco t1_j1rer9d wrote

Transplanted Long Islander here.

OP isn't wrong.

First WTF moment had to be noticing that drivers slowed down at the end of on ramps.

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keepitupxxx t1_j1rl0gh wrote

They sure do glad some one else sees it this way I an you take a risk when on the road in CT

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red_purple_red t1_j1s8ajg wrote

Is this area open to the general public?

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