Law enforcement in Tennessee tells us we have a problem with aggressive driving. And while I think that’s an issue everywhere in the US, there’s something even more dangerous. Passive-aggressive drivers are an even bigger problem. Aggressive drivers just want to get past everyone. All you have to do is get out of their way,…
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Some of my earliest memories are from taking road trips with my father along two-lane roads in Wyoming, Colorado, South Dakota, and Nebraska. I joined him as he drove from town to town, covering high school football and basketball games. I love taking road trips. And once I turned 16, I loved getting behind the…
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Every time we get behind the wheel, there’s a possibility that something terrible will happen. We could encounter a drunk driver, someone who’s on the phone, or text messaging. We’re always in danger whenever we get in the car to go somewhere. But now, many worry about a hidden danger. Over the weekend, someone shot…
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Limiting speed in our vehicles could be a reality very soon. And I’m not talking about limiting how fast your car or truck can go. It’s about ensuring your vehicle doesn’t exceed the speed limit. While the possibility upsets a lot of people, some are warming to the idea. A California Congressman recently tried to…
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I’ve been driving for a long time. But I can close my eyes and still remember my first driver’s test like it was yesterday. I spent hours pouring through the test materials, ensuring I knew all the rules of the road. No matter where we live, the tests are very similar. But I’m amazed at…
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I’ve noticed these signs on the back of big trucks for years. They usually read this vehicle makes wide right turns. Sometimes, you get stuck behind one, but it’s a minor inconvenience. That all changed when I started driving during rush hour. As the city grows, Nashville traffic is getting worse. And I often encounter…
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While I don’t own a self-driving car, I often joke that the one thing I can do is head north with my eyes closed. If I drive any highway outside of Nashville, I usually head north on Interstate 65. Once or twice a month, I visit my booth at the antique mall in Franklin, Kentucky….
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One of the best things that has happened to our streets and highways is the creation of the center turn lane. That extra lane makes all the difference to keep traffic flowing. I’m sure they’ve been around for a long time, but I didn’t see one until the late 1970s. But they’ve been around so…
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Like many cities, Nashville has a pothole problem. And because of our recent snow and ice storms, followed by a 50-degree warm-up, the roads have become dangerous. When you combine them with another road hazard here in Tennessee, the lack of working streetlights makes driving challenging. Dodging potholes at night around town is impossible. Not…
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