Author: dontdrive2
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Dancing, Driving, Anonymity, and Road Rage
Dance as if nobody is watching. Drive as if everybody is watching. If you get aggressive while driving, do you ever find yourself embarrassed or suddenly less angry if you realize that someone driving a car near you sees you when you raged? Or if you know the person who sees you? It’s odd that…
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Maryland to jail speeders?
Excessive speed and reckless driving is on the increase. Here in New Hampshire, the number of over 100mph citations is growing. The US state of Maryland has a new law that takes effect in 2025 that increases penalties for reckless and aggressive driving. Among other things, driving 30mph or more above the posted limit can…
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Available for pre-order!
The paperback release of the Don’t Drive Like This project is available for pre-order! If you order between now and July 15, 2025, you will get a 30% to 50% discount off the MSRP, depending on quantity. Remember, this is a pre-order and they will ship on or before August 10, 2025. Check out the…
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Should driver license road tests allow the use of autonomous or technology assisted systems?
I was honored to have been invited to present at the most recent State of New Hampshire DMV Director’s meeting to present the Don’t Drive Like This project. At the meeting, I also heard about other pressing issues that affect driver training and safety. One issue was fascinating: Using autonomous driving and automated driving assistance…
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Download a data sheet for the Don’t Drive Like This project
Here’s a data sheet for the project, launching in Summer 2025. The free, preview sample for qualified organizations offer ends 01 July 2025. Thanks! Gary
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Lane changing during a congested commute saves little time
Simple post, complex math. Many studies over the years have shown that changing lanes multiple times on a congested highway during a commute doesn’t save much time. In fact: Proof? Well, the math and research shows the lack of time savings. The emotional component of “winning” the race and what impatient drivers feel in their…