Pedestrians In Danger

Pedestrians In Danger

It’s getting harder to be a pedestrian in Tampa Bay — and the Sunshine State. A Dangerous by Design report from the advocacy organization, Smart Growth America, the region is among the top 10 deadliest places for pedestrians. Florida, where 5,433 pedestrian deaths...
Is it Legal to Pass a City Bus?

Is it Legal to Pass a City Bus?

You’re driving on a two-lane road and stopped behind a city bus. Is it legal to pass? If that had been a school bus, it clearly would have been illegal, and the lights and signs on the bus would have made that abundantly clear. However, the rules are different for city buses.

Ever Wonder Why School Buses Stop at Railroad Crossings?

Ever Wonder Why School Buses Stop at Railroad Crossings?

Any person driving a school bus and approaching a railroad-highway grade crossing shall stop within 50 feet but not less than 15 feet from the nearest rail of such railroad and shall not proceed until he or she can do so safely when a highway sign is indicating that a train is approaching or when the driver can hear or see an approaching train.

Use Your Turn Signals!

Use Your Turn Signals!

Perhaps it is time for a bit of empirical evidence. According to a study by the Society of Automotive Engineers (SAE) International…