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Entering roundabout at the same time? Who has right-of-way?
Q: Who has the right-of-way when two cars enter a roundabout at the same time at different speeds,…
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Why it is vital that patients take pain into their own hands
Earlier this year, I brought lunch to a local primary care doctor’s office. Now, I am not a…
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Is drinking coffee too distracting while driving?
Q: I read that you can get a ticket for drinking coffee while driving, because it’s distracting. Is…
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Reexamining ‘The Breakfast Club’ after 40 years
It’s hard to believe “The Breakfast Club,” the beloved film featuring a group of insecure, suburban Chicago high…
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Should I keep up with flow of traffic or just drive the speed limit?
Q: Can you explain the rules about driving the posted speed limit versus keeping up with the flow…
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What 90 years of Harvard research says about happiness
Wealth, fame and success still don’t make us happy — but strong relationships do.
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My attempt at fitness was a complete failure
If my body were a temple, the bricks would be glued together with Cheez Whiz.
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Make sure to have plenty of patience at 4-way stops
Q: At a four-way stop with three cars approaching the intersection, in what order do they go? The…
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It’s a good idea to have your headlights on all the time
Q: I often see motor vehicles being driven in the dark, or near dark, without headlights on. My…
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What happens if you’re an accomplice to a traffic violation?
Q: You wrote an article about a woman who was cited for honking as she drove past a…
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No bed of roses at my house
My house plants and I are in a dysfunctional relationship where I forget to water them and they…
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Stressing out over Thanksgiving travel? You’re not alone
Don’t hate me because I’m stationary.
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When entrepreneurs strike the right chord
We got it in the early 1970s — a Kimball organ that sat in our living room for…
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Early merging traffic laws: what is and isn’t allowed
Q: At a freeway on-ramp, is it illegal to merge early by driving across the white lines before…
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For friendships, quality more important than quantity
I purposefully maintain a small circle of friends because I value deep, meaningful connections. Also, I’m terrible at…
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The difference between physical activity and exercise
The world of fitness can be a confusing place. With contradictory information and seemingly interchangeable terms, it can…
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Leave plenty of room on the road for commercial vehicles
Q: As a Class A commercial driver, I see a lot of drivers failing to maintain sufficient distance…
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The perils of managing your money
My financial portfolio mainly consists of expired pizza coupons and a sense of mounting dread.
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When are children technically present in a school zone?
Q: Signs around public schools often read “Speed Limit 20 mph when children are present.” Does this mean…