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There are a few rules of the road (LAWS) that are in the Driver's Manual that I notice a lot of people are just not following anymore.
I am on the road everyday for 5 and 1/2 hours a day, 6 days a week. I see a HUGE lack of responsibility on the roads nowadays. People have forgotten these important rules that could keep you from getting into an accident.
Technology is great, isn't it? We have Bluetooth technology, hands-free devices, cellphones, GPS, and other things. Do you realize that Connecticut has a Hands-free/No Texting Law? Why is it that I still see some of you talking on it while holding it in your hand or worse texting while driving? My car is almost 20 years old and I can still get the Bluetooth technology installed in it. I do not use my cellphone or text while driving, as I like to see where I am going, and dodge those of you who are not paying attention. If it rings, I have voice mail. I can call them back later when I get to my destination.
The turn signals are on the car to let other people know where you are going. I do not see a lot of people using those anymore. (You know who you are.) I use mine all the time so that you will know where I am going and decide what action you need to take. You should use yours too! I'm tired of seeing the brake lights before the turn signal ... its the other way around.
The use of all lights in these conditions is imperative to your safety! If it is raining, misting, snowing, sleeting, foggy, or overcast (cloudy) ... I want to be able to see you. Also, please make sure all your lights are in working order and not blown out. If your wipers are on - all the lights are supposed to be on BY LAW. Put all your lights on ... not just the daytime driving lights.
Speeding is illegal, its reckless and irresponsible. You want to speed? Get a race car and go to the track. If you lose control of the car, you can kill yourself, friends, family, and other people. You can also end up destroying other cars and hurting/killing others. You may think you're indestructible or just having fun ... but once you or someone else is dead - you or those people can't come back from the dead.
Do you realize that in Europe, in some places there, to get a driver's license, it's $5,000? Once you get it, its a responsibility, not just a privilege. If you lose that license due to reckless driving, drunk driving (which is a no-no anyways), or get into a major accident, or any other major infractions, they take your license away for good and YOU DO NOT GET IT BACK.
Please make sure you are following the speed limits, the laws regarding lights, turn signals, cellphones (talking and texting), and that ALL your lights are working. Take the time to drive responsibly. You will live a lot longer that way.
Stay safe!
Sylvia Guillemette
There are a few rules of the road (LAWS) that are in the Driver's Manual that I notice a lot of people are just not following anymore.
I am on the road everyday for 5 and 1/2 hours a day, 6 days a week. I see a HUGE lack of responsibility on the roads nowadays. People have forgotten these important rules that could keep you from getting into an accident.
Technology is great, isn't it? We have Bluetooth technology, hands-free devices, cellphones, GPS, and other things. Do you realize that Connecticut has a Hands-free/No Texting Law? Why is it that I still see some of you talking on it while holding it in your hand or worse texting while driving? My car is almost 20 years old and I can still get the Bluetooth technology installed in it. I do not use my cellphone or text while driving, as I like to see where I am going, and dodge those of you who are not paying attention. If it rings, I have voice mail. I can call them back later when I get to my destination.
The turn signals are on the car to let other people know where you are going. I do not see a lot of people using those anymore. (You know who you are.) I use mine all the time so that you will know where I am going and decide what action you need to take. You should use yours too! I'm tired of seeing the brake lights before the turn signal ... its the other way around.
The use of all lights in these conditions is imperative to your safety! If it is raining, misting, snowing, sleeting, foggy, or overcast (cloudy) ... I want to be able to see you. Also, please make sure all your lights are in working order and not blown out. If your wipers are on - all the lights are supposed to be on BY LAW. Put all your lights on ... not just the daytime driving lights.
Speeding is illegal, its reckless and irresponsible. You want to speed? Get a race car and go to the track. If you lose control of the car, you can kill yourself, friends, family, and other people. You can also end up destroying other cars and hurting/killing others. You may think you're indestructible or just having fun ... but once you or someone else is dead - you or those people can't come back from the dead.
Do you realize that in Europe, in some places there, to get a driver's license, it's $5,000? Once you get it, its a responsibility, not just a privilege. If you lose that license due to reckless driving, drunk driving (which is a no-no anyways), or get into a major accident, or any other major infractions, they take your license away for good and YOU DO NOT GET IT BACK.
Please make sure you are following the speed limits, the laws regarding lights, turn signals, cellphones (talking and texting), and that ALL your lights are working. Take the time to drive responsibly. You will live a lot longer that way.
Stay safe!
Sylvia Guillemette
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