“And all those people are quite secure in what they believe to be their intelligence.”
There is almost no ‘stupid’ in the world as deep and profound as New York stupid. You can see it exemplified in how they drive. They’re aggressive, and stupid, and can be found generally 8 inches from the bumper of the car in front of them, flashing their headlights as though they’re on the Autobahn, all the while, as a consequence of their aggression and laughably profound stupidity, causing traffic to move slower.
Actually, I live in NJ, commute to NY (though not by car, though I do walk around the city a lot) and drive down to DC often. In my opinion the very worst tailgaters in the United States are Maryland plates in the DC area.
And honking. Don't forget the incessant honking!