I’ve noticed more cars and trucks here in Tennessee with tinted windows. People use the excuse that it helps keep the vehicle cooler, but I’m betting it has more to do with not wanting people to look inside. For years, people usually just darkened the driver and passenger side windows. But now, I see more…
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I’ve touched on this subject before, but I don’t remember if it was on The Mason Minute podcast or my Road Warrior video blog. I’m talking about traffic light etiquette. I’ve noticed more people have problems with vehicle spacing when stopped at a light or stop sign. They’re leaving too much space between vehicles, and…
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If you live in a major city, traffic delays are a fact of life. You’d expect to deal with hassles in cities like New York, Los Angeles, and Houston. But the nightmare of getting to and from work can be nearly as bad in smaller towns…
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I’ve lived in many rapidly growing cities like Virginia Beach, Charlotte, and Nashville. And while traffic worsens as a city grows, I’ve never understood why they don’t try to expand the roads. If the city planners added a center turn lane to most 2-lane or 4-lane streets, it would make a huge difference and improve…
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Most of America has been asked to stay and home and practice social distancing. But for those who can work from home we do have to go out for supplies every now and then. And the one thing I’ve noticed, it’s so quiet when I do have to go somewhere. And that’s a good thing…
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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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The Nashville City Council is currently talking about an ordinance to limit idling for cars and trucks. Of course, there is an easy fix if the city really cares…
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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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Overall, the world seems to be getting busier. Suddenly there are lots of people at every turn. The roads, stores, and restaurants are all extremely busy no matter the time of day…
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