Initial_R90 wrote:
I'm from Jersey also and i just was reading a thing on yahoo, out of all the states Jersey is second worst and New York was the worst . But last year jersey was, this is based on insurance.
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New Jersey
previously posted
How To Drive In Jersey Seriously, there are only two things needed to driveeffectively in NJ:A horn and a middle finger. Everything else issuperfluous, including knowing where you are going.
For those of you who live in Jersey or have lived there,these things may come as no surprise. For those who haven'ttraveled there before,BEWARE!!! Be Prepared!!! How To Drive In Jersey
1. You must first learn to pronounce the city name, it is Nork - rhymes with Fork, not New-ark. Also, Trenton is not pronouncedTren-ton, it is Trent-in. 2. The morning rush hour is from 5 AM to NOON. The evening rush hour isfrom NOON to 7 PM. Friday's rush hour starts on Thursday morning. 3. The minimum acceptable speed on the turnpike is 85 mph. On the parkway it's 105 or 110. Anything less is considered"Sissy." (Just ask the Governor of NJ) 4. Forget the traffic rules you learned elsewhere. Jersey has its ownversion of traffic rules. For example, cars/trucks with the loudestmuffler go first at a four-way stop; the trucks with the biggest tiresgo second. 5. If you actually stop at a yellow light, you will be rear ended,cussed out, and possibly shot. 6. Never honk at anyone. EVER! Seriously. It'sanother offense that can get you shot. 7. Road construction is permanent and continuous in all of Jersey.Detour barrels are moved around for your entertainment pleasure duringthe middle of the night to make the next day's driving a bit moreexciting. 8. Watch carefully for road hazards such as drunks, skunks, dogs, cats,barrels, cones, celebs, rubber-neckers, shredded tires, cell-phoners, deer and other road kill. 9. MapQuest does NOT work here -- none of the roads are wherethey say they are or go where they say they do and all the TurnpikeEZ Pass lanes are moved each night once again to make your ridemore exciting.
10. If someone actually has their Turn Signal ON, wavethem to the shoulder immediately to let them know it has been"accidentally activated." 11. If you are in the left lane and only driving 70 in a 55-65mph zone,you are considered a road hazard and will be "flipped off" accordingly. If you return the flip, you'll be shot. 12. Do not try to estimate travel time -- just leave Monday afternoonfor Tuesday appointments, by noon Thursday for Fridayappointments, and right after church on Sunday for anything on Mondaymorning.
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New York
Only those that grew up in NY can understand the meaning of this:
THERE IS NO NORTH AND SOUTH. IT'S 'UPTOWN' OR 'DOWNTOWN.' IF YOU'RE REALLY FROM NEW YORK, YOU HAVE ABSOLUTELY NO CONCEPT OF WHERE NORTH AND SOUTH ARE....AND EAST OR WEST IS 'CROSS-TOWN.'
YOU'RE 35 YEARS OLD AND DON'T HAVE A DRIVER'S LICENSE.
YOU RIDE IN A SUBWAY CAR WITH NO AIR CONDITIONING JUST BECAUSE THERE ARE SEATS AVAILABLE.
YOU TAKE THE TRAIN HOME AND YOU KNOW EXACTLY WHERE ON THE PLATFORM THE DOORS WILL OPEN THAT WILL LEAVE YOU RIGHT IN FRONT OF THE EXIT STAIRWAY.
YOU KNOW WHAT A 'REGULAR' COFFEE IS.
IT'S NOT MANHATTAN ...IT'S THE 'CITY.'
YOU CROSS THE STREET ANY WHERE BUT ON THE CORNERS AND YOUYELL AT CARS FOR NOT RESPECTING YOUR RIGHT TO DO IT.
YOU MOVE 3,00 0 MILES AWAY, SPEND 10 YEARS LEARNING THE LOCAL LANGUAGE AND PEOPLE STILL KNOW YOU'RE FROM BROOKLYN, LONG ISLAND OR THE BRONX THE MINUTE YOU OPEN YOUR MOUTH.
YOU RETURN AFTER 10 YEARS AND THE FIRST FOODS YOU WANT ARE A 'REAL' PIZZA..
A 500 SQUARE FOOT APARTMENT IS LARGE. YOU WOULDN'T BOTHER ORDERING PIZZA IN ANY OTHER CITY.
YOU GET READY TO ORDER DINNER EVERY NIGHT AND MUST CHOOSE FROM THE MAJOR FOOD GROUPS WHICH ARE: CHINESE, ITALIAN, MEXICAN OR INDIAN.
YOU'RE NOT THE LEAST BIT INTERESTED IN GOING TO TIMES SQUARE ON NEW YEAR'S EVE.
YOUR INTERNAL CLOCK IS PERMANENTLY SET TO KNOW WHEN ALTERNATE SIDE OF THE STREET PARKING REGULATIONS IS IN EFFECT.
YOU KNOW WHAT A BODEGA IS.
SOMEONE BUMPS INTO YOU AND YOU CHECK FOR YOUR WALLET.
YOU DON'T EVEN NOTICE THE LADY WALKING DOWN THE ROAD HAVING A PERFECTLY NORMAL CONVERSATION WITH HERSELF.
YOU PAY 'ONLY' $230 A MONTH TO PARK YOUR CAR.
YOU CRINGE AT HEARING PEOPLE PRONOUNCE HOUSTON ST. LIKE THECITY IN TEXAS .
THE PRESIDENTIAL VISIT IS A MAJOR TRAFFIC JAM, NOT AN HONOR.
YOU CAN NAP ON THE SUBWAY AND NEVER MISS YOUR STOP.
THE DELI GUY GIVES YOU A STRAW WITH ANY BEVERAGE YOU BUY, EVEN IF IT'S A BEER. THAT'S NEW YORK , BABY! YA GOTTA LOVE IT.
IF YOU ARE A TRUE NEW YORKER, SEND THIS TO EVERYONE LIKE YOURSELF
Telcoman