Author: Gary M. Dietz
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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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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 is a data sheet for the project. Click this link to download a PDF: 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…
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Why are there so many Bad Driver Groups on Facebook?
There are a LOT of bad driver groups on Facebook. I have no stats, but I would venture to say that most of the videos, photos, and frustration in these posts have root causes that probably fall into no more than 20 or 30 categories. Can education help solve the issues? Can reduction in responses…
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The Rural Train Crossing Curser
Did you know over 250 people were killed at railroad crossings in the US in 2024? It’s true! (Texas had the most with 81 deaths.) While stats are not broken down between types of crossings, I can tell you one thing. When Ashford is behind me when I am safely stopped a rural crossing and…