On a recent drive down I-75, I was passed by an SUV obviously in a hurry to get to their vacation destination. They flew past me and the others on the road, with their plastic storage container strapped to the top of their vehicle. All of a sudden, I saw what looked like trash coming … Continue reading Driving Tip #138 — Watch out for Shovels!
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Driving Tip #9
Driving tip #9: Obey the Hands-Free Driving Law. In July 2018, the state of Georgia's Hands-Free Driving Law went into effect. Let's see how much you know about the law by playing a little True or False game. True or false? The law prohibits driving with your hands. You must drive with your feet, head, … Continue reading Driving Tip #9
Driving Tip #82190
Driving Tip #82190: What to do when you encounter bison crossing the road Our Creator made some amazing places in the world. Yellowstone is one of the them. God did good work there. His creativity, power and beauty are on display for all the world to see. Yellowstone National Park is located in three states … Continue reading Driving Tip #82190
Driving Tip #285
Driving tip #285 -- If you live in Atlanta, you better be prepared to drive on Interstate 285, especially during 2017. I-285, a.k.a. "the Perimeter," is the interstate highway that encircles downtown Atlanta. As a matter of fact, cities and landmarks are identified by locals as being "inside the Perimeter" or "outside the Perimeter." Tractor trailers are required … Continue reading Driving Tip #285
Driving Tip #85
Driving Tip #85 -- Get a Peach Pass. If you are going to be driving on I-85 in Atlanta a lot, it is probably a good idea to get a Peach Pass. It will save you time and money. Have you ever sat in the gridlock of rush hour (7:30-10:00 AM, 3:00-7:00 PM) traffic in … Continue reading Driving Tip #85
Driving Tip #502
Driving Tip #502: How to determine who should go first when you come to a four-way stop Here's the dilemma: you get to a four-way stop at the exact same time as another car who is going in a perpendicular direction to you. In other words, if you both stop then go at the same … Continue reading Driving Tip #502
Driving Tip #237
Driving tip #237: An easy way to avoid being blinded by oncoming headlights at night So here's the scenario... You're driving along a dimly light road at night, and a vehicle approaches you headed in the opposite direction. You both remember to make sure your headlights are dim, so that is not a problem. What … Continue reading Driving Tip #237
Driving Tip #241
Driving tip #241: Move your vehicle over to the side of the road when you encounter a funeral procession Different cultures show respect to grieving families in different ways. One of the ways that we show respect to grieving families here in the USA is to move our vehicles over to the side of the road … Continue reading Driving Tip #241
Driving Tip #52
Driving Tip #52: Be ready when the light turns green How many times have you been behind another vehicle at a red light waiting for the light to turn green, and then when it turns green the vehicle ahead of you doesn't move at all? You quickly notice that the person ahead of you has … Continue reading Driving Tip #52
Driving Tip #48
Driving Tip #48: Slower traffic keep right On highways with multiple lanes, navigating these busy roads safely can be a bit tricky at times. You see people weaving in and out of lanes like the stuntmen driving sports cars in the high speed chases in the movies. Granted, some of those drivers need to drive … Continue reading Driving Tip #48