By Eric Peters, Automotive Columnist Everyone has an opinion about “good” vs. “bad” driving — but here are some things we should be able to agree on: Tailgating Crowding the car ahead of you massively increases the chances you’ll smash into him if its driver should suddenly brake. If you are too close, you will […]
Seat Belt Laws: Primary Vs. Secondary
Seat belt laws have changed rapidly over the past decade and the laws are different depending on which state you’re in. There are two different types of seat belt laws: primary and secondary. Primary enforcement laws allow law enforcement officers to pull over drivers and ticket them if they are not wearing their seatbelts. Secondary […]
Which Matters More: Brand Reputation or Warranty Coverage?
By Eric Peters, Automotive Columnist Two of the factors most people consider when shopping for a new car are its overall reputation for quality and reliability (as well as that of the company which built it) and the warranty it comes with. What’s interesting, when you think about it, is that some of the brands […]
7 Things To Know About Federal Transportation Funding
Developing and maintaining an effective transportation system is one of the major challenges that the United States will face in the coming years. A recent article from Innobriefs.com gave an overview of the situation: 1) The HIRE Act Bought Lawmakers Some Time The HIRE Act (Hiring Incentives to Restore Employment Act, H.R. 2847, P.L 111-147), […]
Speed Limits: It’s 1974 All Over Again!
By Eric Peters, Automotive Columnist In the Department of Good News: VA is in the process of legalizing the de facto average/typical speed on highways such as I-81 and I-95. Governor McDonnell is expected to sign a new law raising the max to 70 mph from the current 65 mph. In the Department of Bad […]
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