Cars, Security and a Peek into my Life
I rarely get worked up while behind the wheel, here’s how and why.
Read it online at Autonet.
The last trick is my most devious one – I pretend I’m a puppet master.
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I set out to investigate a trend of ticketing slow left lane drivers, but the story morphed into one about the road manners.
Or as Officer Stibbe corrects me, “no Keri, it’s about lack thereof.”
Read it online at Autonet.
Last 3 paragraphs, Stibbe’s one-liner, I burst out laughing.
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You’ve met Officer Stibbe before, in the column – So you Got Pulled Over for Speeding
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It’s not a hearse, it’s a “funeral coach.”
Read it online at Autonet.ca.
Try this trick; imagine how the person in the casket would give anything to trade places with you, and be the one stuck in traffic.
Two favourites this week.
It’s in your best interest to give the procession a wide berth, because this is a line of distracted drivers.
Really though, be kind to a passing funeral.
I received a bunch of emails this week – when you honk and get angry at a procession, it can haunt someone for 20 years.
Thanks for taking the time Bruce, of Humphrey Funeral Home.
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“I tip on drop-off” should only be uttered while en route to retrieve your car yourself.
and:
Or don’t. Continue to broadcast an air of cheap, keep defending how you’re sticking it to minimum-wage-guy – the one to whom you’ve just entrusted your second most valuable possession.
I loved this column.
I approached this scientifically, and think I proved indeed, the valet should be tipped twice.
Guess the paper agreed, this was my largest cover-page mention yet.
I love when they say, “our columnist.” Our.
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Statistically, the most hazardous road conditions are the 2 weeks around Christmas.
Why? Rural drivers on urban roads, aggression, scattered minds and so much late braking.
I’m sure outside the car these are all nice people, but as drivers they terrify me. Everyone gets an extra wide berth from me, my gift to all.
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If you need a ride, or you need someone to drive your car home, Operation Red Nose does a good job in 7 provinces. It’s confidential, free, and no judging – OperationRedNose.com
They’re volunteers, 100% of tips go to charity, look for their red vests.
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