Driving
I got called in for jury duty this week. I’ve been summoned a few times, but never had to actually report. Some of the highlights: I was assigned to the Hayward Hall of Justice. Merely calling it the “courthouse” would not suffice; instead it sounds like something out of a comic book. I do not [...]
Road construction near our exit has given us this gem. It’s hard to see, but the sign says “Short Merge, Speed Limit 55.” I think notifying drivers about the short merge is a fine idea, but the speed limit not so much (the real speed limit is 65). It’s unclear whether the reduced speed limit [...]
Last week I drove to Santa Barbara and back for CJU 2010. On my way home I thought I would try and set a new record: 400 miles on one tank of gas. My previous best in my Escape was 380ish, to Tahoe and back. I was doing great on the way home, the miles [...]
I believe a person’s car says a lot about them. Which is exactly what car marketers want me to think. Unfortunately in the case of Mercedes Benz, the association is 100% negative. For whatever reason, no other luxury make carries the same stigma in my mind. When someone pulls up in a Benz, here’s what [...]
When gas was $1.21, mid-grade cost $1.31, and premium $1.41. Now gas is $3.21, mid-grade is $3.31, and premium $3.41. The 20-cent upgrade from regular to high-octane premium has remained in place, despite the overall increase in cost. Percentage-wise, it’s a much better deal today than it was 10 years ago. Regular gas has gone [...]
Ever slam on your brakes to stop for a yellow light, only to have the intersection remain clear for several more seconds. You totally could have gone through safely! With the increasing popularity of red light cameras, it’s not usually worth the risk of a steep ticket. By installing cameras that discourage drivers from running [...]
