Report: New Jerseyans’ top phobia is the fear of driving

<p>A new report by the home security website YourLocalSecurity.com found what New Jerseyans are scared of the most &ndash; driving.</p>

News 12 Staff

Oct 10, 2018, 1:39 AM

Updated 2,032 days ago

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A new report by the home security website YourLocalSecurity.com found what New Jerseyans are scared of the most – driving.
The website looked at the top-searched phobias by state and found that most New Jersey residents searched out a fear of driving, otherwise known as vehophobia.
Many New Jerseyans would say that state residents are known for aggressive driving. Although the speed limit on most major highways is around 65 mph, many drivers say that they drive much more quickly.
Highways like the New Jersey Turnpike and Garden State Parkway are also known to be very congested, causing slow traffic – especially in the summer when people head down the shore.
Some state lawmakers have even suggested increasing the state’s speed limits to alleviate some of the traffic problems on New Jersey’s roadways.
New Yorkers also shared a phobia of driving, according to the report.
Connecticut residents were most scared of thunder. Pennsylvanians were most scared of people or social situations.


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