Be prepared for rain
The most important safety precaution to practice while rain driving is to reduce vehicle speed.
Autos Bill Love
FRIDAY, JAN. 11, 2019
FRIDAY, JAN. 4, 2019
Wintry observations
All drivers need to adjust speed according to conditions.
FRIDAY, DEC. 28, 2018
Quell aggression and distraction
When it comes to driving next year, let’s all resolve to do better!
FRIDAY, DEC. 21, 2018
Taming the glare
Drivers often complain that the glare from newer, ever-brighter headlights blinds them.
FRIDAY, DEC. 14, 2018
The driving privilege
There’s always room for improvement — get better — protect your privilege.
FRIDAY, DEC. 7, 2018
Head up, phone down
… walking while viewing a phone screen is potentially perilous even in your own home.
FRIDAY, NOV. 30, 2018
Let's not play games
When you enter an intersection with four-way stop signs, you haven’t entered a contest, although it often seems so
FRIDAY, NOV. 23, 2018
Better driving key to safety
Good roads and safe cars are nice, but safe drivers are even more important!
FRIDAY, NOV. 16, 2018
Shopping for automobiles
…do as much homework as you can before setting foot on a car lot.
FRIDAY, NOV. 9, 2018
The nut behind the wheel
As the saying goes, “Safety begins by checking the nut behind the wheel.”
FRIDAY, NOV. 2, 2018
Washington Code clarified
An officer may also determine that an act of speed is negligent or reckless.
FRIDAY, OCT. 26, 2018
Winter driving considerations
The first rule of winter driving (echoed by state troopers) is to slow down.
FRIDAY, OCT. 19, 2018
Who's liable?
Who might face the resulting liability claims, meritorious or not?
FRIDAY, OCT. 12, 2018
A misguided trust
The AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety concurs with my premise of misguided trust.
FRIDAY, OCT. 5, 2018
Low subscription rate
To me, price is the main issue.
FRIDAY, SEPT. 28, 2018
The need for sleep
Good sleep habits consist of a regular bedtime with no television or other electronics in the bedroom and no caffeine after lunch.
FRIDAY, SEPT. 21, 2018
Leave ownership to someone else
57 percent of urban dwellers said private vehicle ownership is not necessary to get where they want to go.
FRIDAY, SEPT. 14, 2018
The speed habit
There is no shortage of drivers who have a speed habit
FRIDAY, SEPT. 7, 2018
A little knowledge can help
Most respondents said they feel intimidated when they deal with a mechanic.
FRIDAY, AUG. 31, 2018
Parking lot mayhem
With improved decorum, we could reduce some of the parking lot angst.
FRIDAY, AUG. 24, 2018
A shameful distinction
…Spokane was listed in the number four spot.
FRIDAY, AUG. 17, 2018
Driver assist still needs driver
… vehicle driver assist systems are not dependable substitutes for human drivers.
FRIDAY, AUG. 10, 2018
Car departure
A few years ago, vehicle sales in United States were divided equally between cars and trucks.
FRIDAY, AUG. 3, 2018
Exposure to random traffic
Mere exposure to traffic reminds us of the dangers inherent within it.
FRIDAY, JULY 27, 2018
What about natural gas?
So why has it not proliferated for motor vehicle propulsion?
