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Law, Ian
ianlaw@carcontrolschool.com
Jan 17, 2012
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8 common winter driving mistakes
Jan 09, 2012
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Can you get a ticket for not clearing snow off your car?
Jan 06, 2012
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Many still don’t know how to drive in winter
Dec 28, 2011
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Victory was worth the wait
Dec 22, 2011
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When off-ramp cheaters cross the line
Dec 16, 2011
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All I want for Christmas is a politican’s ear
Dec 07, 2011
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Do we really need Facebook and Twitter in the car?
Nov 30, 2011
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Is Brockville really the safest place to drive? Not so fast
Nov 24, 2011
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Is the roundabout the solution to our traffic woes?
Nov 22, 2011
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U-turn at an intersection always a dangerous proposition
Nov 21, 2011
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ABS brakes can add to stopping distances
Nov 15, 2011
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Here’s how drivers and cyclists can help each other
Nov 11, 2011
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Caught between a truck and a hard place
Nov 09, 2011
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Why it pays to brake slowly
Nov 07, 2011
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Here’s what you shouldn’t do with your car horn
Nov 07, 2011
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Setting the record straight: Does all-wheel drive actually help in winter driving?
Nov 04, 2011
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Driving techniques must change with arrival of winter
Oct 31, 2011
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Tips on driving when the sun’s blindingly bright
Oct 27, 2011
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Start getting ready for winter driving
Oct 24, 2011
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Law: There never was a ‘war on the car’ in Toronto
Oct 21, 2011
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Bring on red light cameras!
Oct 14, 2011
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Will speed limiters on cars help save lives? Nope
Oct 13, 2011
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A poor driver is a poor driver, period.
Sep 28, 2011
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Here’s what not to do when towing a trailer
Sep 22, 2011
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As the leaves fall, you should be changing your driving habits
Sep 20, 2011
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The big problem with rush-hour traffic
Sep 16, 2011
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Time to lower the boom on distracted motorists
Sep 14, 2011
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Can driving simulators ever replace the real thing?
Sep 12, 2011
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Flashy billboards along Gardiner the biggest distraction of all?
Sep 06, 2011
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Whatever happened to respect for fellow motorists?
Sep 02, 2011
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What to watch for on the road now that school’s back
Aug 29, 2011
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The perfect birthday gift for a car nut
Aug 24, 2011
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The case of the mysterious missing right lane
Aug 18, 2011
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The art of passing and being passed
Aug 17, 2011
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10 common driving misconceptions
Aug 15, 2011
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Want to make your car childproof? Be a better driver
Aug 12, 2011
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Why drivers should be glad to have the TTC
Aug 10, 2011
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Here’s the deadliest driving sin of them all
Aug 09, 2011
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How to spot a shady driving school
Aug 03, 2011
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Put the brakes on your ego: Do your racing at the track
Jul 27, 2011
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Here’s what makes you a selfish driver
Jul 26, 2011
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10 things to do after a car crash
Jul 20, 2011
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Take a spin in an exotic ride for a good cause
Jul 20, 2011
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How I broke my own rule on distracted driving
Jul 19, 2011
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Here’s what to do when confronted by road rage
Jul 14, 2011
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Here’s a sobering thought for left-lane bandits
Jul 11, 2011
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Is there anything worse than a self-righteous driver?
Jul 11, 2011
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The trouble with truck drivers
Jul 06, 2011
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How to tell if that ‘new’ tire is actually dangerously old
Jul 04, 2011
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Why ignorance isn’t bliss behind the wheel
Jul 04, 2011
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Are Canadians really that bad at driving?
Jun 30, 2011
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How your driving affects your kids
Jul 01, 2011
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School’s out, so drivers watch out!
Jun 27, 2011
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The 7 deadly sins of driving: Complacency
Jun 23, 2011
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What makes you a proud driver?
Jun 22, 2011
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10 things not to do to your car
Jun 20, 2011
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Why driving just isn’t fun anymore
Jun 09, 2011
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Raising the next generation of bad drivers
Jun 06, 2011
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Don’t be a ‘freezer’: Here’s the right way to react to emergency vehicles
Jun 03, 2011
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Proper lane etiquette: What drivers need to know
May 30, 2011
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The safest driving posture isn’t the most comfortable
Jun 02, 2011
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How to survive the worst of summer driving
May 24, 2011
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Understanding the 3 driving ‘states of mind’
May 20, 2011
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10 tips to survive the long-weekend drive
May 20, 2011
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7 types of annoying drivers: Are you one of them?
May 18, 2011
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Attention one-handed drivers: Here’s the proper way to hold a steering wheel
May 13, 2011
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How to eliminate your car’s dreaded ‘blind spot’
May 13, 2011
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One way to cut fuel use: Force lead-footed truckers to slow down
May 11, 2011
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Ian Law: Four driving offences that drive me crazy
May 05, 2011
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Cyclists should show some respect in their fight for the road
May 02, 2011
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Are you really safer in a bigger car?
Apr 27, 2011
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Seatbelt blitz results are shocking
Apr 25, 2011
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High gas prices no deterrent for wasteful driving habits
Apr 15, 2011
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Do gizmos on vehicles threaten their safety?
Apr 12, 2011
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Annoying design flaws on highways don’t help drivers
Apr 08, 2011
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Peeved at bad drivers? Don’t blame race or gender
Apr 01, 2011
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A quick spring tune-up for drivers
Mar 30, 2011
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Electronic highway signs can ease the drive — when they’re accurate
Mar 24, 2011
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Drivers caught off guard by sudden return of winter
Mar 11, 2011
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Beware the drive after Daylight Savings
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Here are some tips on how to save fuel
Feb 25, 2011
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Do you really think you can drive and text?
Feb 10, 2011
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Drivers, winter isn’t over yet. Here’s a quick refresher
Jan 07, 2011
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Ten reasons why it’s foolhardy to tailgate
Dec 23, 2010
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A good cause and a bad breakdown
Dec 15, 2010
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Dear Santa: I want safer cars
Dec 08, 2010
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Driving simulator not real thing, but real close
Nov 29, 2010
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Prepare now for safer winter driving
Nov 19, 2010
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Learning how to DRIVE
Nov 04, 2010
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Don’t put all your eggs in the wrong safety basket
Oct 27, 2010
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Ten tips to help you become a safer driver
Oct 22, 2010
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10 tips to make you go in the snow
Sep 16, 2010
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Learn how to communicate better
Sep 03, 2010
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School's back in -- so be extra careful
Sep 03, 2010
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As school resumes, it’s time to wake up!
Aug 13, 2010
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Motorists must see the big picture
Aug 06, 2010
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Tough drink law worth keeping
Jul 30, 2010
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Ministry gets lesson in how to improve training
Jun 23, 2010
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Ian Law’s 10 worst motoring offences
May 07, 2010
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Cellphone babbling still visible among motorists
Apr 23, 2010
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Poor lane changes deadly
Apr 16, 2010
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An open letter to Transportation Minister Wynne
Apr 09, 2010
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Nosing into traffic is very dangerous
Mar 26, 2010
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How to report an impaired driver
Mar 13, 2010
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Spring is no time to let your attention melt
Feb 26, 2010
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Drivers have no one to blame but themselves for pedal mistakes
Feb 24, 2010
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Auto show wrap: Distractions? There are a few
Feb 06, 2010
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Seeing is believing when it comes to road safety
Jan 30, 2010
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Minden's field of dreams is all ice
Jan 09, 2010
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Speed proves nothing about driving skill
Jan 02, 2010
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Tips for driving on ice: education, keen eyes
Dec 26, 2009
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Charity drive delights, but Serco strikes out badly
Dec 18, 2009
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Operation Red Nose helps keep roads safe
Dec 18, 2009
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Wheels Extra: Keep track with Road & Track calendar hits the spot
Dec 05, 2009
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Don't be so fast to `slow down, honey'
Nov 28, 2009
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10 lessons I've learned about safe driving
Nov 21, 2009
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Sliding into the silly season
Nov 14, 2009
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Deflect road rage by keeping emotions in check
Nov 07, 2009
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Preparing for winter will help you stay safe
Oct 31, 2009
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Beijing vs. GTA traffic? Not worlds apart
Oct 24, 2009
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Hands-free law sends a message
Sep 26, 2009
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Enjoy colours but watch for autumn road dangers
Sep 05, 2009
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Respect for the road rules pays off
Aug 29, 2009
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Be a helpful passenger and you'll arrive alive
Aug 07, 2009
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Drunk driver turns his life around
Jul 31, 2009
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Top 10 ways to prevent a rear-end collision
Jun 27, 2009
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Pre-holiday warmup: Art of highway merging and exiting
May 23, 2009
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Ten simple tips for safer driving
Apr 17, 2009
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Top 10 forgotten rules of the road
Mar 21, 2009
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Spring fever can create headaches on the road
Jan 31, 2009
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Don't be lost in fog when behind the wheel
Dec 20, 2008
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Asking Santa for careful drivers and safer roads
Dec 05, 2008
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Ian Law's gift suggestions
Nov 22, 2008
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Winter's the season for stupidity
Nov 01, 2008
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Banning cellphones is the right call
Oct 24, 2008
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Are you ready for winter?
Oct 18, 2008
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Take this rules of the road quiz
Aug 23, 2008
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Drivers at fault always say 'I had only two beers'
Aug 23, 2008
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Electronic stability control great, but not infallible
Aug 16, 2008
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We need to get serious about distracted driving
Jul 11, 2008
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Road rage? Turn the other cheek
Jun 21, 2008
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A dream date with exotic cars
May 10, 2008
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Simple changes to cut trips to pumps
Apr 12, 2008
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Take care on wet roads
Apr 05, 2008
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Many crashes can be avoided by just taking an active role
Mar 29, 2008
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Spring's here, watch for potholes!
Mar 22, 2008
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Mobile menace drives motorists to distraction
Mar 15, 2008
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Red-light runners cause many fatal accidents
Feb 09, 2008
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They learn to race on ice or the car pays price
Jan 12, 2008
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Lane rules make everyone safer and faster
Dec 29, 2007
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Putting smiles on faces of sick kids worth effort
Dec 15, 2007
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Fix drivers' education and licensing
Dec 08, 2007
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HANS up for safety
Dec 01, 2007
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A holiday wish list for safer streets
Oct 27, 2007
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Get moving on winter preparation
Oct 20, 2007
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We're all to blame for street racer mess
Sep 22, 2007
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The proper use of commuter lanes
Sep 08, 2007
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A plea to all the bad truckers
Jul 21, 2007
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Electric karts quick and green
Jul 07, 2007
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Stupidity, not speed, causing highway carnage
May 19, 2007
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Rollover law may not help
Apr 28, 2007
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Stiffer law won't halt street races
Apr 14, 2007
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Spring driving has its own hazards
Mar 10, 2007
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Let common sense prevail in whiteouts
Jan 27, 2007
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Good driving begins early
Dec 09, 2006
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Drivers should prepare now for winter's wrath
Dec 02, 2006
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The three stages of driving
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