Winter Driving Pet Peeves? You Bet New Jersey Has a Few

1.  People who don't clean off their cars

They clean just enough snow off the windows so they can see out.  The rest of the stuff comes flying off as they fly down the highway with no concern that shards of ice and snow are pelting those behind them.

2.  SUV People

You know who you are.  They zoom down the road as though there's nothing on the ground.  We get it.  Your vehicle handles well in the snow.  That's not going to make my car handle any better.  I'm not pulling over into the unplowed lane so you can pass.  get over it.

3.  People Afraid to Drive in the Snow

These folks are complete opposites of the SUV folks.  These people travel at a speed that makes it feel like spring will arrive before we get to where we're going.

4.  Put Your Cell Phones Down  

Driving in snowy conditions requires utmost concentration.  These are probably the same folks you see slide off the shoulder of the parkway.

5.  Snow Plow Harrassers 

These are the drivers who insist they don't have time to wait for the plow that's in front of them.  They creep over looking for that opportunity to pass the plow.  As soon as they see it, they pounce, and many times can't back into their lane, causing traffic in the other direction to avoid a crash.

6.  People Who Don't Know Proper Etiquette for Cleaning Their Car

When you clean your car, you should try to do it in a way that the snow is piled behind your car.  This way, I don't have to tunnel my way through your mess to get to my car.

7.  Stuck in the Snow?  

If you get stuck in the snow, I'll pull over and help you.  But as soon as you start spinning your wheels in frustration, digging yourself deeper, and turning the snow to ice, I'm out of there.  It's all about the motion.  Rock back and forth.  A shovel, or even card board and salt is a good thing to have in your trunk.