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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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neermif t1_j1o5d3p wrote

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

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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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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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thenisaidbitch t1_j1ob9si wrote

Replying to IBEW3NY (#1,064,391)

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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marua06 t1_j1oe4wn wrote

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

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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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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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NotoriousCFR t1_j1omrf1 wrote

Replying to coastal_girl14 (#1,065,571)

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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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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polyworfism t1_j1oo9z6 wrote

How dare you besmirch Vincent Adultman's vehicular skill

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Moosefeller t1_j1oqb68 wrote

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

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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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notbad2u t1_j1oufv9 wrote

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

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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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PG-Glasshouse t1_j1p7w29 wrote

Replying to IBEW3NY (#1,064,391)

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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PG-Glasshouse t1_j1p8e40 wrote

Replying to marua06 (#1,065,136)

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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SectorZed t1_j1pmf0g wrote

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

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readmeink t1_j1pws3y wrote

Replying to iveo83 (#1,066,809)

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

Replying to readmeink (#1,071,558)

> 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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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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minandnip t1_j1q7tvm wrote

Replying to readmeink (#1,071,558)

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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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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Embee1009 t1_j1qcmfc wrote

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

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imchasingentropy OP t1_j1qlxdx wrote

Replying to readmeink (#1,071,558)

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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coolducklingcool t1_j1qnbw5 wrote

Replying to imchasingentropy (#1,070,731)

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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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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marua06 t1_j1s5wfi wrote

Replying to marua06 (#1,065,136)

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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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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