Guide To Driving On The Parkway This Summer

These driving tips from New Jersey drivers will go a long way toward navigating another summer on the Garden State Parkway.

Driving Suggestions For Summer Driving On The Garden State Parkway

One of the downsides of living in New Jersey in the summer is the endless traffic and bad driving we encounter on the Garden State Parkway.

Each day of the week has become a struggle since tourists are stretching out their weekends to avoid the traffic caused by other tourists.

Garden State Parkway sign (Dan Alexander, Townsquare Media NJ)

Gone are the days of simply avoiding the Parkway South on Friday morning and the Parkway North on Sunday night.

Summer Traffic On The Garden State Parkway

You are likely to hit traffic every day during the week in the summer, and that is to say nothing of the horrendous driving you’ll witness with your own eyes.

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We turn to our own experience for the best tips on how to maintain your composure and safety this summer on the Garden State Parkway.

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These tips are not from driving experts, but from everyday New Jersey drivers who have seen it all. Read their suggestions and then form your tips for safe Parkway driving.

New Jersey Drivers Have Suggestions For Parkway Driving

#1 Leave A Safe Distance - Since everyone is in a major hurry, you need to have enough space to react to the unexpected.

#2 Give Yourself Plenty Of Time - If you’re not pressured, you can keep an eye out for the rest of the cars whose drivers are.

#3 Assume Nothing - Just because you know the road well, it doesn’t mean the cars around you do.

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#4 Avoid The Parkway If You Can - Are you able to get there without taking the GSP? If so, strongly consider it.

#5 Drive Like Your Grandparents Are In The Cars Around You - If you wouldn’t get mad at Nana, then don’t get mad at the guy in front of you. Keep your cool.

It may land on us to keep the roads safe this summer, so let’s do what we can to help the cause.

And look up what expert drivers say are the best practices, too. Here’s to a fun and safe summer.