10 Absurd Facts About Driving in CT You Need to Know in 2024

You've probably heard people say, "Nothing surprises me anymore." However, those individuals clearly haven't experienced driving in Connecticut.

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When I first moved here, I was constantly frustrated by the dangerous, costly, and bizarre nature of driving in the Nutmeg State. Years later, I’m still amazed by the chaos on the roads. Connecticut is a uniquely challenging place to navigate by car. Here are 10 shocking facts about driving in CT that you need to know for 2024 and beyond.

10 Absurd Facts About Driving in Connecticut You Need to Know in 2024

Here are 10 of the weirdest and most shocking facts about driving in the Constitution State.

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They call it the Constitution State because you need a strong constitution to get up every day and say yes I will do this again, I will enter the Mad Max universe. Every morning, you need to brace yourself to get behind the wheel, risking your life and potentially damaging your car in a pothole the size of a small house. You grit your teeth, white-knuckle the steering wheel, and navigate the melee all so you can feed your family. LUCKY US!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Some of the things I see on a daily basis:

People doing 46 mph in the passing lane on the highway
Motorcycles splitting lanes
People blatantly running red lights
Pedestrians crossing outside the crosswalk
People cranking their music beyond what is reasonable
Tailgating
Organized car races on the highway
People having no clue where their exit is and suddenly crossing two lanes at the last second
Someone with their hideous foot-piece sticking out the passenger window - No one wants to see your hoof, tuck it in!
Honking, aggression, and fury

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