Category Archives: Driving Tips

TEXTING IS A TRIPLE THREAT

Of all the distractions while driving, texting is numero uno. It happens to be the one that’s raising the greatest rage among safety researchers, industry critics, auto companies and federal and state regulators. Texting is taking lives, and that is … Continue reading

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UNLEASH YOUR INNER TRAPSTER

Recently, Trapster released a list of the ten top cities for speed traps. If you’re not familiar with it, Trapster is a website as well as a smartphone app that alerts drivers to traps, hazards and other traffic issues on … Continue reading

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DRIVING NAKED

Got your attention?  This blog is not about driving naked.  But it does sound like fun, doesn’t it? Do you want to know what I had for breakfast? Froot Loops and a Dr. Pepper. That’s one great thing about being … Continue reading

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What Happens in the HOV Stays in the HOV

H.O.V. is an acronym for the High Occupancy Vehicle lane.  In most states, the minimum occupancy of a vehicle to legally drive in the HOV lane is two people.  You, the driver (duh), while the second party can be a child in … Continue reading

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Tie One On This Holiday Season

I remember the holiday parties at our house when I was a kid.  Everyone was “tying one on” as my Dad would say.  The Urban Dictionary indicates that “to tie one on” means “to get drunk or start drinking before … Continue reading

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Looking For The Signs

I haven’t gotten a ticket in many years (knock on wood). And, you certainly don’t want to “brag” about it, or the Karma Monkey will trip you up.  When that happens, you get three tickets in a row. Like celebrity … Continue reading

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LIKE A REINDEER IN THE HEADLIGHTS

Or, more like a deer in the headlights. Which is exactly what my drivers license picture looks like. And to think, I was all excited about getting a new license with a shiny new picture. You know, they only allow … Continue reading

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TRUE CONFESSIONS OF A SERIAL DRIVER

I read an article claiming that women can’t keep a secret for longer than 32 minutes (or was it 32 seconds…I can’t recall…I was too busy talking). Maybe its just that some of us like to hear ourselves talk. I had … Continue reading

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Sick Driving

The holidays are here! Entire families will be getting together. My parents are preparing their 900 mile journey to my house for Thanksgiving. Now that my parents are both retired, their favorite topic of conversation is their funeral plans. So … Continue reading

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Babies Are Mean

Child safety has gone from being an “option” to having enforced laws with stiff penalties. In Texas, a child must be secured in a booster seat or car seat until their 8th birthday or until they reach 4′ 9″. Whichever … Continue reading

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