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RESPECT YOUR ELDERS…THEN PASS THEM
People love to poke fun at elderly drivers.From their sluggish driving speed to not being able to see over their own dashboard.And, well, both are a bit dangerous if you really think about it. My parents are now about a … Continue reading
PICK A LANE, JANE
Lane courtesy is the practice of yielding to or moving over for faster moving traffic.Slower traffic should always keep to the right.It’s a very simple concept, people. And, yes, there are benefits of lane courtesy… Besides that going to Heaven … Continue reading
Practicing Safe-Pet
In addition to pet safety in this summer heat, how about securing your pet for safety’s sake?A very nice Veterinary Technician and I were having a conversation about putting dogs in the back of pickup trucks.I asked her which was … Continue reading
You Drink, You Drive, You Dumb
When I moved to Texas in the late 70’s, everybody in the car could have an open container…even the driver.I thought you’d get a ticket if you didn’t drink and drive in Texas.Or, at the very least, you’d be called … Continue reading
FRESH OFF THE GRILLE – Defensive Driving Cookbook?
I am not a cook. In fact, I tend to “burn” jello. But I’ve always thought it would be cool to write a cookbook entitled “Fresh Off The Grille….The Texas Road Kill Cookbook”. It would feature tasty cuisine, such as … Continue reading
The Information Super Highway
We have come a long way since our automobiles just took us from point A to point B or a cellular phone just made phone calls, now both can do so much more.Come to think of it, when was the … Continue reading
Driving in the Bible belt or another reason for traffic school
As I drive around Dallas, I can’t help but notice there are a lot of churches, no big surprise, right? Dallas is part of the Bible belt and in Texas we love our football, guns and Jesus! Not necessarily in … Continue reading
Happy Holidays: the most dangerous time of the year
OK, so Thanksgiving is over and Christmas/Hanukkah/Ashura/Kwanzaa is just around the corner. If a road trip is in the plans for your holiday make sure you are prepared for the round. First of all you want to make sure you … Continue reading
Thanksgiving for speeding tickets
Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year’s Eve are just around the corner!!! You know the song; “It’s the most wonderful time of the year… With drunk Uncle Ned And Cousin Ed coming out of the closet And saying he’s queer! It’s … Continue reading
Bumper stickers, they are everywhere!
Bumper stickers, they are everywhere; almost every other car you see out on the road has at least one. These adhesive documents tell the outside world your political views, religious views and your stance on the abortion issue or maybe … Continue reading
