One more safety tip. It is for all those who drive on country roads that they are clearly not familiar with.
Drive like a mench. You might be in a rush, but it is no excuse to tailgate, cut in and out of traffic and speed on dark country roads. Not only are you a danger to yourself, but you endanger everyone else on the road as well. Among the sullivan county locals, rt 17 is affectionately known as “the hasid 500”.