driving

Electronic Signs (MM #3781)

Through the years, I’ve done a lot of driving. And I’ve spent more than enough time traveling the interstate highways. And one of the best additions they’ve made to our roads in recent years is the overhead electronic signs. But, there’s one thing I wish they’d do…   

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Over Or Under (MM #3618)

The traffic congestion around Nashville is getting worse every day. But the number of cars on the road isn’t the only problem. Here, most cars drive at least 10 to 15 miles per hour over or under the speed limit. I honestly don’t know what the speeds are so extreme on both sides of the…

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Stay In Your Lane (MM #3549)

Recently I’ve often found myself yelling out as I drive down the road; “Stay in your lane”. I’m not out driving as much as I used to, but yet it seems people are having a tough time paying attention. Is this pandemic related? Perhaps, it’s something else…  

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Self-Driving Cars (MM #3470)

It truly seems that every day we are one step closer to having self-driving cars. And while the technology might be possible, what is the reality? This really takes the saying, ‘leave the driving to us’ to a whole new level…

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Forget Everything (MM #3354)

For years, many have claimed that students forget everything they’ve learned after summer vacation. I honestly never believed this to be true until yesterday. Because yesterday I learned…

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When It Rains (MM #3260)

Driving in snow is never easy. But Nashville drivers also have a huge problem driving when it rains. And it doesn’t matter how hard it rains. Nashville always seems to have issues…

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Flashing Blue Lights (MM #3177)

When you’re driving down the road there’s one sight that can make you feel a bit panicked; flashing blue lights. And if you see them in your rearview mirror it only gets worse…

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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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Dings (MM #3034)

I’ve noticed recently that my car’s windshield has more dings than ever before. And I’ve got to believe that something has changed in our windshields. When I first started driving I never had to deal with them…

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Sitting At A Stoplight (MM #3032)

Recently when sitting at a stoplight I noticed something. And it’s not the first time I’ve noticed this. This seems to be happening more and more…

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