Blind Spots While Driving
Yes it is true – checking your blind spot while operating a motor vehicle is a DISTRACTION. “Smart Defense” by “The D Team” is an advocate of checking one’s blind spot prior to moving into another traffic lane. “The D Team” is also aware of the potential to ignore “Smart Defense” and end up not […]
Technology Driving Distractions
There is no question technology is doing great things to advance vehicle safety. Below is just a sampling of the new innovations in the area of auto safety: 1. LANE DEPARTURE WARNING SYSTEM – computer operated alert system warns drivers when drifting out of their lane. 2. BLUETOOTH CONNECTIVITY – provides motorists a computerized hands-free […]
Cell Phone Use On Delaware Roadways
QUESTION: Does the limiting of cell phone use to hands free lessen cell phone DISTRACTION while operating a motor vehicle? ANSWER: “The D Team” suggests the answer is YES. Hands free is safer, but not for the reason most would suspect. There has been many studies that identify communicating on a hands free phone is […]
Think Before Eating and Driving In Delaware
Eating & Drinking 1. Meatball sandwich 2. Taco 3. Pizza 4. Hamburger/cheeseburger (especially with condiments) 5. Peanut butter and jelly sandwich 6. If it will drip and/or squirt 7. Etc. It is called RISK/REWARD: Satisfying hunger can be REWARDING, but is it worth the RISK when operating a motor vehicle? WE REPORT – YOU DECIDE!
Are Roadside Billboards a Distraction?
Are Roadside Billboards a Distraction? Roadside billboards cost considerable money for those who choose this form of advertisement. Therefore, the goal of the advertiser is to distract motorists as they navigate through traffic on a daily basis. Let us examine a billboard that appeared on the Delaware roadway system and see if you believe it […]
Condition Requirements For Vehicles On Delaware Roadways
Condition Requirements For Vehicles On Delaware Roadways Check the condition of your vehicle before setting out. Vehicle equipment: Indicators and lights: Make sure all lamps are working, and clean. (A dirty lamp is only half as bright.) Windows and mirrors: For good visibility, windows and mirrors must be clean. Load: Make sure any roof luggage […]
Passing and Lane Changing
Passing and Lane Changing There is a major difference when comparing two-way roads (Picture #7-22 below) and one-way roads (Picture #7-23 below). Picture #7-22 is a two-way road (opposite direction traffic arrows) with a broken yellow line separating the traffic lanes. This broken yellow line identifies a legal left passing zone in both directions. IMPORTANT: […]
Motorcycles On Delaware Roadways
Motorcycles On Delaware Roadways TITLE 21 Motor Vehicles Operation and Equipment CHAPTER 41. RULES OF THE ROAD § 4185. Riding on motorcycles. (a) A person operating a motorcycle shall ride only upon the permanent and regular seat attached thereto, and such operator shall not carry any other person nor shall any other person ride on […]
Watch Out For Pot Holes In Delaware!
Watch Out For Pot Holes In Delaware! POT HOLES are a serious hazard for automobiles! Not only can they result in damage to your vehicle, but they can be the cause of a serious accident. Now try to imagine what would happen if a motorcycle ends up in the POT HOLE on Elkton Road in […]
Roadway Shark’s Teeth
Roadway Shark’s Teeth SHARK’S TEETH (picture above) are reasonably new and are used as legal STOPPING POINTS at YIELD LOCATIONS if a stop is necessary for safety. They are normally used in conjunction with YIELD SIGNS to emphasize the YIELD requirement. The picture below is a PEDESTRIAN CROSSING. A second SHARK’s TEETH location is when […]