By Lauren Fix, The Car Coach According to the AAA, with the holiday season upon us, over 40 million families are predicted to hit the road, and many more will travel by car vs. plane. Driving is still the number one choice of most Americans when it comes to taking the whole family on vacation, […]
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When “Driver Assistance” Doesn’t Work
Almost every new car comes standard with various driver “assistance” technology such as Brake Assist, Lane Keep Assist, and Park Assist. New forms of “assistance” propagate with each new model year and sometimes sooner. It raises questions about people’s competence to drive without such “assistance,” especially when such “assistance” becomes unavailable. This happens for the same basic […]
How to Equip Your Car for Winter Weather Conditions
Driving in the winter can be a challenge if you aren’t properly prepared. Snow, ice, and low temperatures put additional stress on vehicles and their components, sometimes leading to dangerous accidents. With more than 70 percent of U.S. roads located in potential snowy areas, drivers can’t afford to ignore these common risks. Preparing your vehicle […]
How to Fight Speed Bumps, Humps, and Cushions Part 2
December 14, 2021 • 2 Comment • Bicyclist, PEDESTRIAN, SAFETY, Speed Bumps, Speed Cushions, Speed Humps, Takata Airbags, Traffic Calming
By California NMA Member Stacey Charlton In Part 1, we learned the difference between speed bumps, humps, and cushions. Overseas they are called “sleeping policemen.” There are many disadvantages to these so-called road hazards/control devices …I mean speed calming devices that are not clearly disclosed through a city’s public work’s engineering department. This series of […]
Traffic Safety is the Responsibility of All – Not Just Motorists: NMA E-Newsletter #674
December 13, 2021 • 0 Comments • 85TH PERCENTILE, Bicyclist, CROSSWALK, Idaho Stop, Jaywalking, LEGISLATION, LIDAR, PEDESTRIAN, RADAR, SAFETY, Speed Limits, SPEED TRAP, SPEEDING, stop signs, TICKET QUOTA, Traffic Calming, traffic safety, VISION ZERO
In October, California Governor Gavin Newsom vetoed AB122, a bill that would have enabled bicyclists to utilize the Idaho Stop (using stop signs as yield signs if no cars or pedestrians are present). Newsom cited safety as the primary reason for the veto: “While I share the author’s intent to increase bicyclist safety, I am […]
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