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Old 09-02-2010, 12:59 AM   #1 (permalink)
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Regional bad driving habits

I was reading the thread on tailgaiting and it seems that perhaps some of the observations about dangerous and unsafe driving habits might be more prevalent in certain areas. It's a big country - but it seems we all have different bad habits some of which are peculiar to our locales.

For example, I'm from the NY City area, and New Yorkers are notorious for not signaling turns. Massachusetts drivers seem to have no concept of right of way. Typically they will come to a traffic circle (there they are called a "rotary") with a yield sign; but the entering vehicle either will not yield or will come to a complete stop when unnecessary. New Jersey drivers can be known for aggressive lane changes (earning them the name of "Jersey cowboys"). Floridians are often elderly and often visually impaired, but they still retain licenses and drive (on the sidewalks?). Etc. How is it in your state?

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