The Hard Truth About Driving in the Garden State

New Jersey drivers have spoken, and here are the top 5 worst things about driving in the Garden State.

The Biggest Reasons New Jersey Drivers Hate Driving In The State

But, before you get down about having to travel in our cramped little state, know that there are even worse places. To level off the playing field, we are going to include 5 states where driving is even worse than in the Garden State.

We reached out to folks across New Jersey to find out what really drives them crazy about being behind the wheel here, and they didn’t hold back.

One of the things that got a lot of votes was driving in inclement weather, specifically snow. It landed at #5 on the list.

The Top 4 Worst Things About Driving In New Jersey

In at #4 was the inconsistency of the traffic light. It's the old "if you miss one, you miss them all" problem New Jersey drivers have been dealing with for years.

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The third worst thing about Garden State driving, according to New Jersey residents, is the incessant speeding on our highways. It's dangerous for everyone.

That brings us to the second-worst thing about driving in New Jersey. State drivers say it's the slow driver in the left lane, and we all know the havoc that can wreak.

The #1 Worst Thing About Driving In New Jersey

No one will be surprised to find out that aggressive tailgating is the most hated thing about Garden State driving. It's so dangerous.

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And now, to make you feel a little better, here are 5 states where driving is even worse than in New Jersey.

According to Slash Gear, the five worst states for driving in America are Colorado, New Hampshire, Montana, Washington, and Hawaii.