I'm going to throw out a couple of extra tips that I assumed where common knowledge, but apparently are not taught in NY.

1. Blinkers are way more useful if you use them BEFORE you turn or BEFORE you make a lane change.
2. If there is a shiny object on the side of the road, do not come to a complete stop in the middle of the highway to look at it.
3. If there is an emergency vehicle with it's lights on and everyone is pulling over to get out of the way, it's not the right time to sneak around people you wanted to pass.

There are more, but I need coffee.

OH Yeah... "Don't drive angry"! - Bill Murray, Groundhog Day.