A national-award–winning citizen advocate changing US driver training & public perception of traffic safety w/ social sciences, data, psychology & common sense.
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What could we learn about ourselves from how we maneuver through Costco? Walk down a sidewalk? Our personalities don’t lie, as I write about in my latest Driving in the Real World Substack post. Part 2: Speed—We Drive the Way We Are as People drivingintherealworld.substa…
Many of us are feeling the sticker shock at the fuel pumps these days and searching for ways to cope. My latest Substack article lists 17 tips to save fuel and ease the pressure on your wallet—from using air conditioning to driving more smoothly (which also makes you safer)!
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Happy Better Year to you (hopefully soon!) We may be dreaming about milder spring days to come, but winter isn’t done with us yet! Here’s the last of my 3-part series on Substack on useful winter driving tips that aren’t covered by the media as much as they should: open.substack.com/pub/drivin…
If you're in the US, you may be heading out for the Thanksgiving holiday right when severe winter storms are hitting the country. Here are 8 more winter driving tips that aren’t often mentioned! 23 Winter Driving Tips They Don’t Tell You About: Part 2 open.substack.com/pub/drivin…
‘Tis the season for slipping and sliding. What's the best holiday present you can get for yourself and your vehicle? A set of winter tires! But are they really worth it? Find out in my latest Substack post: open.substack.com/pub/drivin…
23 Winter Driving Tips They Don’t Tell You About: Part 1
It’s that time again—driving in frigid, slippery conditions. I’m writing a special 3-part series on winter driving tips rarely covered in the news media. Whether it’s handling a skid, coping with extreme temps, choosing winter tires, or safely driving around snowplows, stay tuned! open.substack.com/pub/drivin…
How do I handle tailgaters? Should I report unsafe drivers? How far should I be looking down the road? I tackle these questions readers have sent me. Send me your questions and I'll answer them!
What Should I Do? A Few Traffic Safety Answers open.substack.com/pub/drivin…
On Substack, I’m putting aside weighty topics and exploring something more fun—car colors! Learn which ones are the most popular, which one you’re most likely to be pulled over by police in, and yes—which ones are safest.
Any Color as Long as It’s Black
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How would you make your neighborhood safer? Here are 7 good ideas on my latest Substack post:
7 Traffic Safety Things That Are Good Ideas open.substack.com/pub/drivin…
Let’s pledge to drive, ride, and walk protectively, not defensively. “Defensive” suggests danger, with negative connotations of competition, aggression, and possession, when the real goal should be to drive for the protection of yourself and others. open.substack.com/pub/drivin…
One traffic safety topic that doesn't get much attention is the lowly but beloved drive-through. Even at a death-defying 3 miles an hour...
A Survival Guide to the Drive-Through open.substack.com/pub/drivin…
My husband and I just moved to Portugal, where our reliance on public transit, our feet, and an occasional Uber for the foreseeable future has quickly sharpened my senses as a pedestrian and passenger. And that’s a good thing: open.substack.com/pub/drivin…
Here’s a question: What was going through your mind the last time you got in your car and turned the key in the ignition? Chances are, it wasn’t about driving. In my latest Substack post, I share some easy tips for shifting your mental state and getting you focused on the road.
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Surviving Summer on the Road
It’s hot out there!! Between flash flooding, kids in hot cars, new teen drivers, and road rage, here are some tips on my Substack for making summer safer, cooler, and kinder for everyone. Our road is a place of community!
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April is national Distracted Driving Awareness Month! Here is my latest Substack post on why I believe many distracted driving campaigns often don’t work: open.substack.com/pub/drivin…
Happy April! Spring promises hope and joy for a wonderful travel season. In my latest Substack post, I share tips on preparing your vehicle, navigating tumultuous weather, and watching out for wildlife, allergies, and the effects of daylight savings time: open.substack.com/pub/drivin…
11 Tips to Be a Better Pedestrian—and What Drivers Can Do to Help
Most of us are drivers, but all of us are pedestrians. Here’s my latest Substack post on how you can be a safer pedestrian—and a better driver around them.
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Warmer temps for millions of people this week could lead to snowmelt and flooded roads. ☀️💧
Never drive through high water — Turn Around, Don't Drown!
ALT Poster warning about rising water on the road with the message "Watch for rising water on the road. Always turn around, don't drown." and a background image of a flooded road.
Just released another Substack article this morning—this time, it's about Portugal, where I'll be moving to later this summer. Enjoy this photo essay about getting around in this beautiful country:
Part II: Road Safety in Portugal open.substack.com/pub/drivin…