December 4, 2014

Dear All New York State Drivers:

As New York drivers, unfortunately, we are known for always being in a rush. This is not necessarily a good thing. While people scream obscenities through their car windows, we just brush it off and cut them off. New York drivers need to be the same so we can all avoid car accidents and stress.

If you have ever driven through New York City, you are lucky to have survived and can safely drive in New York. As Buddy the Elf said, “The yellow ones don’t stop!” He was right, taxis really don't stop. New York City drivers are very aggressive.

Older drivers, should not be on the road at all. I'm sure everyone has experienced this, when you are behind a slow driver, you automatically know it is a senior citizen driving. They just cannot keep up with today’s aggressive driving. They also need to stay out of the left lane. There should really be an age limit when it comes to driving in New York, especially in the city.

Become accustomed to New York driving. Out of state drivers are used to not rushing or people screaming at you. As a driver enters New York State, they should automatically speed up and drive more aggressively.

New York’s Drivers Education programs need to improve. Today’s teachers do not show new drivers how to be more aggressive. My driver instructor took us out to a diner every morning and we went on side roads all the time. Now I’m not saying that was a bad thing, but that is why kids do not know how to drive.

In the future, we can, as a society, prepare the new drivers on how the real roads operate instead of just going on side streets. Drivers Ed programs need to be more intense and show the reality of driving.

Sincerely,


Christopher G. Oppedisano