Articles tagged: driving

faith: Thoughts on Africa, traveling in Kampala: Who is really doing the driving?

Posted: May 04, 2012

One evening after an African dance troupe performance in Kampala, Uganda, we took a taxi home. Ivan, the guy who drove us, was a professional driver. He had driven through many African countries, drove for ... Read more »

Column: It's time to re-learn winter driving

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Posted: Dec 02, 2010

All but the newest drivers in Michigan know how to drive in the snow. Why is it that we all have to re-learn each year? Patrol officers everywhere in the state dread the first snowfalls because ... Read more »

With poll: It's Drowsy Driving Awareness Week: Stay awake behind the wheel

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Posted: Nov 11, 2010

Michigan State Police Sgt. Chris Pascoe of the Ypsilanti post says getting four hours of sleep for five consecutive nights is like staying awake for 24 hours. And that's like drunken driving. About one-fifth of ... Read more »

With poll: To err is human, so let's show other drivers some compassion

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Posted: Mar 22, 2010

Something I've noticed writing these columns for AnnArbor.com is that articles on traffic issues draw many comments. The comments on the piece, "Bicyclists and drivers need to look out for each other on Ann Arbor ... Read more »

Texting is not the only thing to blame for bad driving habits

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Posted: Jan 21, 2010

Do you have both hands on the wheel at all times while driving? This is a question many folks often cannot answer yes to. In today’s fast paced society, we get wrapped up in things ... Read more »

Ann Arbor area residents: Heed these winter wonderland driving tips

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Posted: Dec 16, 2009

Winter is upon us and everyone knows the rule: When you go into a skid, take your foot off the accelerator and turn in the direction of the skid. My tip is to slow down ... Read more »