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Where Do We Need Stoplights in Twin Falls?

Brad Weiser — Tue, 14 May 2013 16:26:01 +0000

Following this mornings news that a much needed light is going in at Fillmore and North College, we got to thinking about other areas that could use better traffic control. How about one street over? Fillmore and Falls is a nightmare trying to get left from either side. It’s nearly impossible during peak traffic. And [...]

Daydreaming and Driving is Five Times More Dangerous Than Texting

Brad Weiser — Tue, 09 Apr 2013 19:38:03 +0000

We always hear about the dangers of texting while driving but we never hear much about some of the other distractions that are just as bad, if not worse than texting. According to a new study, daydreaming and driving is five times more dangerous than texting while driving. About 10% of the fatal car crashes in the [...]

We Hate Passing Trucks, Icy Roads and driving at night. [poll]

Brad Weiser — Wed, 06 Mar 2013 02:53:46 +0000

I found this list of driving fears. Most of them make sense… except for parallel parking. I’m not saying I’m very good at it… It just doesn’t scare me all that much. Here’s the list but if you ask me, it’s way too long. Let’s narrow it down to THE worst driving fear. Take the poll and [...]

People with 4 x 4 Trucks in Twin Falls are The Worst Drivers on Snow and Ice

Brad Weiser — Tue, 29 Jan 2013 17:11:08 +0000

I drive a truck and I’d like to think I’m safe and that I drive the appropriate speed relative to the conditions. This morning on the way in to work, I don’t think I went past 25. I’ve heard people complain about people in Twin Falls with four wheel drive. As soon as it gets icy, the [...]

Frustrated by Farm Equipment on the Streets? Get Over It.

Brad Weiser — Thu, 20 Sep 2012 19:53:32 +0000

I was within earshot of a conversation about tractors on the street. One of the people was a transplant from a bigger city and was complaining about always “being held up by tractors on the road.” I held my tongue until he said “Why can’t the make it a law that they can only come [...]

Who Has Better Drivers – Twin Falls or Salt Lake? [audio][poll]

Brad Weiser — Wed, 29 Aug 2012 19:33:14 +0000

Today on The Morning Show, Jackie was talking about how Boise made a list of cities with the safest drivers. Actually, Boise tied for the #1 spot. Who knew?

That got us to talking about driving in bigger cities vs smaller Idaho towns like Twin Falls.

Eating While Driving is More Dangerous Than Texting

Jackie — Thu, 12 Apr 2012 13:35:42 +0000

Put down that McGriddle and get those hands on the wheel. Believe it or not, a new study found eating while driving is more dangerous than all of the other things we think are more dangerous. The study from The Telegraph found people who ate while they were driving had 44% slower reaction times than [...]

You Waste $75 of Gas Every Year Driving the Wrong Way

Jackie — Thu, 01 Mar 2012 13:43:26 +0000

When you’re making the same drive over and over . . . commuting to work, picking up the kids, taking back streets home from the bathhouse so no one sees you . . . it’s really easy to zone out and go on autopilot. And a lot of people do. A new study found that [...]

If You Hit a Kitten, Would You Stop To Try and Find It's Owner? [Poll]

Jackie — Mon, 14 Nov 2011 14:00:23 +0000

This morning on the way to work I saw an animal dart across the road and as I got closer I saw another animal sitting in the middle of the road. I swerved to go around it, but the animal must have moved in the wrong direction because I hit it. My heart sank as [...]

The Biggest Distraction Behind the Wheel is Children

Jackie — Tue, 01 Nov 2011 14:26:32 +0000

We have all been driving down the road opening a chocolate milk, loading a DVD player and unwrapping a hamburger for our children in the back seat. Even though I have done this million times in my car I still think that texting while driving is more distracting.

56% of Americans Drive with Their Dog in the Car

95.7 KEZJ — Wed, 20 Jul 2011 12:52:47 +0000

I think most pet owners want their pets with them as often as possible, which is why we try to take our animals with us everywhere we go. But, there's a good chance it'll negatively affect your driving.

There's a new survey in PR Newswire from Triple-A and a company called Kurgo that makes pet travel products, and they found that 56% of Americans drive with their dog in the car at least once a month.

Do Your Kids Ride The Bus?

95.7 KEZJ — Fri, 21 Jan 2011 17:55:00 +0000

According to the National Household Travel Survey, 75% of parents now drive their children to school. In 1969, it was only 15%.

And parents drive their kids even though at least half of the school-age children in this country live within two miles of their schools.

DriveMeCrazy Keeps Track of Bad (and Good) Drivers

Brad Weiser — Tue, 04 Jan 2011 15:31:34 +0000

iOS: DriveMeCrazy is like a "how is my driving" bumper sticker for anyone with an iOS device, letting you flag aggressive or bad drivers using voice recognition. It can rate and review any registered license plate to provide instant driving feedback.