accidents

Rubberneckers (MM #4546)

It’s human nature to be curious. But why are we so fascinated with accidents on the highway? We encountered some rubberneckers last night as we were heading home from dinner. There was a truck on fire across the road. So naturally, everyone had to stop to look. It was causing a massive traffic jam for…

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Another Problem (MM #3149)

On yesterday’s Mason Minute I was talking about how dangerous it is to walk after dark in Nashville. I wondered if that is a problem elsewhere. When I went to research the topic I found out about another problem facing drivers and pedestrians…

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Guard Rails (MM #2192)

You can tell a lot about a city by the condition of its guard rails. Just drive down the highway or interstate and you’ll find out how people drive. In Nashville, we have a lot of mangled guard rails, and a lot of bad drivers. This is no coincidence…

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The Center Lane (MM #1161)

Last week I was discussing my frustration with highway driving. Traffic tie-ups like construction and accidents can really put a damper on your plans. But I may just have a bizarre solution to this never ending problem…

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