New Jersey Highways Might Raise Speed Limit To 75 MPH

Well, Rat Rock nation, there is an online petition going around for New Jersey to change the speed limit to 75 mph on Garden State Parkway and other NJ highways.

Mendel Rosenfeld of Lakewood Township, NJ, has started an online petition via Change.org. On the Garden State Parkway, the speed at which most cars go is around 70 mph. Most states have raised their highway speed limits to an average of 75 mph in the west and 65 mph in the east.

According to Mendel, “By changing the speed limit on the Garden State Parkway, people will agree to travel further for a job which will lower unemployment rates.” This petition has the support of over 3500 New Jerseyans in just 3 weeks, almost reaching its 5000 signature goal. Kevin Israel, a representative from the Department of Transportation, said "The Department has not had any discussions about raising the speed limit in New Jersey, and the legislature establishes the speed limit and it would be up to them to make any changes."

When I'm driving on the Garden State Parkway, or Route 18 mostly, I'm cruising at 70-75 mph anyway. That is me just keeping up with traffic. Sometimes you get some people that just go way too fast, for example just the other day, I was coming home from my parents' house and someone passed me. They had to be doing over 100 mph and something like 3 miles down the road he was pulled over. I don't think going that fast is worth it at all.

Going that fast does lead to more accidents, and God forbid something jumps out it doesn't give you enough time to stop of get out of the way. 75 mph hour is a good speed in my opinion. Safety is the most important part of driving. This time of year though you have to be careful of the deer on the highways, so do drive with caution at all times. Let's be safe on the roads for the new year.

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Nowadays, it seems like car manufactures and designers are putting more and more features in new cars. Sometimes, it's to make the car sleeker in appearance or give the car or give the driver more benefits with their vehicle. Many drivers can become intimidated or overwhelmed by the technology of cars. From cruise control and assisted parking to Bluetooth connection and more.

In a poll by SWNSDigital.com, they found the top new car features people struggle with the most. They gathered their data by polling 500 car owners with vehicles less than two years old. The results showed 20 pieces of technology in a car that "baffle modern car owners."

According to the poll, 68 percent of the "struggle to get to grips with everything." While 40 percent don’t believe they're using their car to its full potential. Also found in the research, is that it took about six months for 55 percent to discover their car came with certain features.

Dr Martha Newson, cognitive psychologist who facilitated the consumer study said they proved that over half of drivers are missing out on the full experience of their vehicle. "With any car purchase being one of life's bigger spends, drivers should take more time understanding the tech available at their fingertips, so they don't miss out on safer, more comfortable and more pleasurable experiences, every time they get in the car," said Newson.

The feature that most people feel that they aren't using happens to be cruise control.  It's been around for quite some time. Surprisingly, at the bottom of the list is blind-spot alert, massage seats, and 360-degree cameras. Some may find features like a heated steering wheel, remote engine start, and climate control easy.

You can view the full list here.