Stop creating phantom traffic jams! This week we tackle two traffic situations that confuse drivers everywhere: when you actually need to stop for school buses (hint: not always), and why you don't need to panic-brake every time you see a cop car.
What We Cover:
• School bus stop sign laws - divided vs undivided roads
• The 5 MPH speed tolerance reality
• Different types of law enforcement and their priorities
• Why highway patrol ≠ local police ≠ private security
• How fear-based driving creates more accidents than it prevents
Key Takeaway: Drive predictably, know the actual rules, and stop making traffic worse with unnecessary panic responses.
Thanks to Doug for sparking this conversation!
Relevant Links:
• NHTSA School Bus Safety Guidelines: https://www.nhtsa.gov/school-buses
• State Traffic Laws Database: https://www.iihs.org/topics/laws
• DOT Traffic Flow Studies: https://ops.fhwa.dot.gov/publications/
#TrafficLaws #SchoolBusSafety #DrivingTips #TrafficFlow #RoadSafety #PoliceEncounters #HighwayPatrol #TrafficPsychology #DrivingEducation #PhantomTrafficJams
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