When “Safety” Isn’t Safe
When a person has trouble walking on their own, a cane or a walker - even a wheelchair - may be necessary for them to get around. But canes and walkers...
“Stimulus” of the Right Sort
There will almost certainly be another bailout of the car industry, which is having a time selling new cars to people who are out of work because of the government -...
The Won’t Pull Forward Clover
Here's a Clover who won't pull forward:
Clover left more than a full car length between herself and the car ahead. This artifically extends traffic logjams and also means some people won't...
Clover Pulls Out/Won’t Move Over
Here's another Clover in action:
Crappy old truck just has to pull out abruptly - even though he could have waited 10 seconds and let the faster-moving car go by before pulling...
To Shift For Oneself?
Leaving aside the fun, is there a stronger argument to be made for the manual transmission vs. the automatic?
It depends on your perspective.
There is inherent simplicity, certainly.
A modern manual transmission isn’t...
Rain Alert! Snow Lockdown!
A point is likely to come when we're not allowed to drive because it's raining outside. Forget snow.
It is the natural evolution of safetyism as applied to driving.
After all, if it...
No One Feels Bad About “Speeding”
The problem with speed limits is they're arbitrary - and presumptive.
A velocity maximum is decreed - and you are presumed a threat to others if you exceed it. Everyone - almost...
“Court Costs” Times Twice
The cost of everything is going up - most especially the cost of the things you're forced to pay for and don't want.
Like traffic "tickets," for instance.
It's noteworthy that much of...
Conga Clover!
Here's a Clover who created a quarter-mile Conga line of cars . . . because the Clover would not pass a garbage scow. She (I eventually got a look) was either...
A Passing Comment Sometimes Says it All
Try to imagine a doctor who feels contempt toward his patients. Wait. We don't need to imagine anymore, do we? Well, how about a car journalist who thinks - who openly...