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Ep. 38 - School Busses and Cop Cars - Can I Pass Them?

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Stop creating phantom traffic jams! This week we tackle two traffic situations that confuse drivers everywhere: when you actually need to stop for school buses (hint: not always), and why you don't need to panic-brake every time you see a cop car.

What We Cover:

• School bus stop sign laws - divided vs undivided roads

• The 5 MPH speed tolerance reality

• Different types of law enforcement and their priorities

• Why highway patrol ≠ local police ≠ private security

• How fear-based driving creates more accidents than it prevents

Key Takeaway: Drive predictably, know the actual rules, and stop making traffic worse with unnecessary panic responses.

Thanks to Doug for sparking this conversation!

Relevant Links:

• NHTSA School Bus Safety Guidelines: https://www.nhtsa.gov/school-buses

• State Traffic Laws Database: https://www.iihs.org/topics/laws

• DOT Traffic Flow Studies: https://ops.fhwa.dot.gov/publications/

#TrafficLaws #SchoolBusSafety #DrivingTips #TrafficFlow #RoadSafety #PoliceEncounters #HighwayPatrol #TrafficPsychology #DrivingEducation #PhantomTrafficJams

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🚦 New Episodes Every Thursday at 8 AM ET!

Thanks for tuning in to Mastering the Commute!
Ready to take your driving to the next level? Be sure to subscribe so you never miss an episode, dropping every Thursday morning at 8 AM ET.

🎧 Join me each week as we tackle topics like merging mastery, the truth about phantom jams, and real-world strategies for safer, stress-free driving.

🔗 Don’t forget to test your driving skills with the free Drive Smart Quiz and see how you stack up against the average commuter!

🚗 Let’s rethink the way we drive—together.

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Chapters

1. Episode 38 Intro (00:00:00)

2. School Bus Stop Signs - When Can I Pass? (00:00:42)

3. Speed Traps - Highway Patrol (00:01:59)

4. These "Cops" Will NOT Stop You (00:02:50)

5. When You WILL Get Pulled Over on the Highway (00:04:09)

6. Wrap-Up: Driver Judgment on when to Slow Down (00:04:29)

7. Episode 38 Conclusion/CTA (00:05:12)

48 episodes

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Content provided by Freeway Traffic Expert Randy A. Keith. All podcast content including episodes, graphics, and podcast descriptions are uploaded and provided directly by Freeway Traffic Expert Randy A. Keith or their podcast platform partner. If you believe someone is using your copyrighted work without your permission, you can follow the process outlined here https://podcastplayer.com/legal.

Stop creating phantom traffic jams! This week we tackle two traffic situations that confuse drivers everywhere: when you actually need to stop for school buses (hint: not always), and why you don't need to panic-brake every time you see a cop car.

What We Cover:

• School bus stop sign laws - divided vs undivided roads

• The 5 MPH speed tolerance reality

• Different types of law enforcement and their priorities

• Why highway patrol ≠ local police ≠ private security

• How fear-based driving creates more accidents than it prevents

Key Takeaway: Drive predictably, know the actual rules, and stop making traffic worse with unnecessary panic responses.

Thanks to Doug for sparking this conversation!

Relevant Links:

• NHTSA School Bus Safety Guidelines: https://www.nhtsa.gov/school-buses

• State Traffic Laws Database: https://www.iihs.org/topics/laws

• DOT Traffic Flow Studies: https://ops.fhwa.dot.gov/publications/

#TrafficLaws #SchoolBusSafety #DrivingTips #TrafficFlow #RoadSafety #PoliceEncounters #HighwayPatrol #TrafficPsychology #DrivingEducation #PhantomTrafficJams

Send us a text

Support the show

🚦 New Episodes Every Thursday at 8 AM ET!

Thanks for tuning in to Mastering the Commute!
Ready to take your driving to the next level? Be sure to subscribe so you never miss an episode, dropping every Thursday morning at 8 AM ET.

🎧 Join me each week as we tackle topics like merging mastery, the truth about phantom jams, and real-world strategies for safer, stress-free driving.

🔗 Don’t forget to test your driving skills with the free Drive Smart Quiz and see how you stack up against the average commuter!

🚗 Let’s rethink the way we drive—together.

  continue reading

Chapters

1. Episode 38 Intro (00:00:00)

2. School Bus Stop Signs - When Can I Pass? (00:00:42)

3. Speed Traps - Highway Patrol (00:01:59)

4. These "Cops" Will NOT Stop You (00:02:50)

5. When You WILL Get Pulled Over on the Highway (00:04:09)

6. Wrap-Up: Driver Judgment on when to Slow Down (00:04:29)

7. Episode 38 Conclusion/CTA (00:05:12)

48 episodes

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