So NJ has the dumbest drivers, huh?

When I first heard this on the news yesterday, my instant reaction was to be defensive and irate. But then I collected myself and realized, hey, OK, that actually seems JUST about right. I mean, I AM on the verge of violence within 10 seconds of ever being behind the wheel. Hell, even when i'm not and merely observing on foot. So this national study by GMAC Insurance seems to have concluded what I do daily...that i'm surrounded by stupidity. On the roads, that is; this study can't vindicate me in all other areas.

Twenty standard written driver's test questions were given. Now I just took the test...and I won't lie...I got a 75%. Five questions wrong. Hey, I passed. But I must say, a lot of the questions aren't very practical. And one of the ones I "failed" is totally wrong, if you ask me. It said you're supposed to merge onto a highway at the SAME speed as the rest of the highway? I put a bit slower than the speed of traffic...and I stand by it. Not that I EVER wanna go slow, but it's just the NATURAL way of merging to use a bit of caution...THEN pick up speed ASAP. So you're supposed to fly onto a highway at 70mph? Cmon. I could go and on and on with this topic, but i'm VERY tired. Simply put, I know i'm the greatest driver I know. Seriously.

And with that, i'm gonna lounge on the couch and savor the end of the First Night of Summer. It was a glorious start to Summer '08...sunny and low 70s, long bike ride, final landscaping, 8 oz. Miller Lights, buying new wifebeaters, the apartment SILENCE. What more could I ask for?