What can we reason but from what we know? -Alexander Pope
What can we reason but from what we know? -Alexander Pope
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One of my favorite movies is Groundhog Day. In the movie, Bill Murray has a line in one of his reports that is also a favorite of mine. “Well, it’s Groundhog Day ... again.” That resonates with me more than you know. Well it’s pothole season … again. After a Colorado winter we see an influx of potholes around the state. This is not the fault of road crews, its just our weather tearing into the roads as it does every year. So why bring up these axel killers? They can also be dangerous for drivers. I see people driving along the roadway a...
The blinker is the most misused item in a vehicle. It’s a great tool to have when trying to communicate with fellow drivers. What an invention. A system that lets others know what your thinking and you don’t have to utter one word or make any other sound. So why are so many drivers afraid to let others know what they are going to do? I know there aren’t that many shy drivers out there because I’ve seen a lot of them. They use the horn for everything. Tapping it to say hi, letting someone know they light is green or you cut me off. So, there s...
As we arrive in yet another year, it’s time for a few New Year resolutions. If you’ll indulge me, I have a suggestion for one of them this year. 2022 needs to have a little more happiness than the last two seem to have severely missed and I have tips to make it happier. On top of Covid issues, Colorado has been getting hit hard with record breaking fatal crashes. Each morning I receive a report that lists all of the fatal crashes in the state that happened the day before. There are days we receive up to five people who have lost their lives. Th...
I talk a lot about seatbelts and how they save lives and that is true. Using your seatbelt is quite simple, you grab the strap, pull it over you and click the buckle. It makes sure you survive in a crash. But when it comes to securing your little ones in car seats, they are often installed improperly. It’s really no fault of parents that child safety seats are not as secure as they should be. Today’s car seats are complicated. That is why there is help out there for any parents, grandparents or guardians that have young ones that need car sea...
I guess it’s that time of year to make sure everyone is ready for the impending snow season. This is mostly a list of making sure you haven’t taken anything out of your vehicles that you may need when you are traveling this winter. Let’s go over the basics. Are your tires in good condition and do they have at least 3/16th inch of tread as required? I know you don’t take these out of your vehicle, but do you usually run snow tires during the winter? It’s a good time to get ready and make sure the tires are in good condition, and there are no cra...
With all of the fires Colorado has had over the past few years we are starting to see a real problem with flash flooding affecting our roadways in burn areas. Recently, I-70 near Glenwood Springs has been shut down multiple times due to mudslides covering the roadway. I thought this would be a good time to go over some of the safety tips we need to do to make sure our travels are done as safely as possible. If you are planning on traveling, make sure you check two items before leaving your home. First, has there been recent fire activity in...
“Imitation is the sincerest form of flattery” is a proverb that simply means trying to do what someone else does or think like someone else thinks is a compliment to that person. Well, parents you should feel flattered, because your kids spend a large amount of time watching your actions and then imitating them. People often imitate or follow along with others without thinking about their actions, sometimes when doing unsafe acts. So, when you are in your vehicle with your kids, remember that children learn by imitating what they see adu...
Motorcycle season is now upon us again. Dust off the motorcycle seat and check it out to see if your bike and you are ready to hit the open roads again. As fun as it is to ride a motorcycle, I wanted to let you know that the Colorado State Patrol is seeing an increase in motorcycle crashes and fatalities and we really want to curb that problem. Contrary to what a lot of people may think, a lot of these crashes haven’t included other vehicles. They are single motorcycles going down. This issue seems mostly to be with riders that don’t have a l...
Ask a Trooper about how to drive safer on the roadway and you better take seat because it could be a while before the Trooper finishes. I have plenty to say about driving, the hardest part is picking a single topic among the myriad number of laws to talk about. But, if you are interested in more, try out the Colorado State Patrol YouTube channel and watch our podcast on driving in Colorado. We go more in-depth on a lot of the topics I hit on each month and have a little fun with it as well. With that said, lets hit on being up to date on your...
As Winnie the Pooh stated, “It undoubtably looks like a rather blustery day.” As that silly old bear stated so many years ago, it still rings true. We have seen a lot of blustery days this year with some gusts reaching as high as 116 miles per hour. Wind can affect your travels in many ways. The one that comes to most people’s minds is how it can and often does topple big rigs pulling trailers. Even though you may not be driving a semi, you do need to be aware of them in a wind storm. If you are feeling wind gusts while driving, it could mean...
