Q: I recently was waiting in traffic heading west on Barkley Boulevard just before the intersection with Racine Street. I planned to turn left on Orleans and had my left
Q: Why are seat belts mandatory when it affects only the person who chooses not to wear it? I’ve heard of people who survived crashes by being thrown from the
Q: Who sets speed limits and how are they decided? A: Should we start with the science or the politics? Let’s start with politics, since that gets us on track
Q: Did something change for left hand turners at a signal? I have noticed that a growing number of drivers in Bellingham have decided that pulling into the intersection at
Here’s the latest from the studios at TheWiseDrive. Law enforcement agencies across Washington recently participated in a distracted driving emphasis patrol. Watch the video and find out how easy it
Here’s the long-awaited (or maybe long-forgotten) part three of what I originally thought was a two-part series on bicycle questions. 1. Can a car drive in a bike lane? I
Q: When a road’s speed limit changes, let’s say from 35mph up to 50mph, does the increased speed limit take effect once you can see the new sign or only
Emergency managers all along the west coast have been preparing for “Cascadia Rising”, an ominously titled earthquake and tsunami exercise that will take place this June. This national-level exercise is
Instead of answering a question this week, I’m going to let you in on a bit of information that could save you $124, or even (not to be too dramatic)
In the last two weeks I’ve received a stack (well, a digital stack) of emails about roundabouts. I’ve heard from traffic engineers, police officers and motorists in our community. Some
