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Freeway gawkers’ traffic jam is not by accident
"Rubberneckers are morons." Read More »
Parents set example for teen driving habits
I am usually poking fun at my teen sons as they attempt to enter the world of driving. In the spirit of equality, today I have decided to give the teenagers a voice. Read More »
Most dangerous days to get behind the wheel
During the next seven days, you will be exposed to countless holiday good wishes, numerous calorie-intensive indulgences and three of the deadliest driving days of the year. Read More »
Credit air bags with being lifesavers
Sheri Shepherd doesn't remember hearing the 170 decibel explosion as her air bag inflated. She doesn't remember feeling the air bag as it was propelled into her face and chest at 220 mph. Read More »
So, when do you let a teen drive?
If you look closely, you will notice that I am quaking in my boots. The reason is simple; I am getting ready for my third and last son to start his foray into the world of driving. Read More »
Readers express views on red light cameras
My sincerest thanks to all the readers who filled my newspaper e-mail boxes with so many interesting comments and questions about red-light cameras. Read More »
Advocates caution about leaving children in vehicles on hot days
I FIRST SAW Andrea Abuege of Corona standing on the freeway overpass in Riverside meticulously weaving purple ribbons through the chain-link fence under the scorching midday sun. Read More »
Cars choose the worst times to quit working
Way back before cell phones were mandatory accessories, my VW Bug decided to break down on the 405 Freeway at 1 a.m. Read More »
Some People are Driven to Distraction
ON AUG. 1, my colleague and column-space mate, David Allen, expressed a concern in his column that I might reprimand reader Derek Deason, who had sent him a photograph of a hysterically confusing freeway sign that appears to have been taken while Mr. Deason was driving. Read More »
