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The road isn’t always a dangerous place, but there are certain types of drivers who make it dangerous for the rest of us. We’ve covered a few bad driving habits in the past, but this month, we’re taking a look at three of the most dangerous driving habits on the road that can result in injury and death. These are habits many of us see on the road almost daily, and we’ve probably even been guilty of them a few times. CLOSING THE GAP You’re trying to get over; you turn on your indicator and prepare to merge with the lane over, except you can’t. A driver in the lane saw you wanted in, so they decide to speed up and close the gap. There is no logic to this behavior. The other person just wanted to inconvenience you. However, if you need to get over, you now have to slow down in order to merge. When you slow down, it can cause a ripple effect in traffic, especially in heavy traffic. COASTING IN THE LEFT LANE Everyone knows the left lane is typically used for passing, but it seems many drivers don’t care. We’ve all been there: We’re driving in a middle or right lane and we come up behind a truck, so we get over in the left lane to pass the truck, only to be greeted by someone who is going the same speed as the truck. They’re coasting and they aren’t paying attention to their surroundings. Sometimes you can flash your brights THE WORST HABITS ON THE ROAD 3 Driving Habits That Drive Everyone Crazy or give a quick honk and they’ll get the picture, but it’s important to note that left leg hogs slow down the entire flow of traffic for everyone. TAILGATING Tailgating is both dangerous and illegal. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, tailgating is the cause of about 23% of all rear-end collisions. There’s no justification for it, even you’re stuck behind someone in the left lane. Plus, it makes the person in front of the tailgater nervous, which can influence their driving, which can then lead to a collision.
isn’t addressed. Check for loose spokes. You can adjust spoke tension with a spoke wrench or have a bicycle mechanic true your wheels for you.
Brakes You want to fully check your entire braking system. Over time, brake levers and cables become loose, resulting in weak brakes. This can be disastrous when you need to stop quickly. Brake cables and pads wear out and need to be adjusted from time to time, if not replaced. If these components aren’t functioning as they should, get them looked at as soon as possible. Chain While you’re at it, look over your shifters and derailleurs. Your chain should carry a decent amount of tension and be clean with a light film of lubrication so that it runs quietly. When you lift up on the bottom run, there should be very little give (no more than half an inch) before the rear derailleur cage begins to move forward. More than that, and you risk one good bump knocking the chain off the drivetrain. However, if the chain is too tight, it can damage your gears.
EASY SHRIMP SCAMPI
INSPIRED BY THE BLOND COOK
Make date night simple with this easy shrimp scampi recipe.
INGREDIENTS
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1/2 cup dry white wine
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4 tbsp butter
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1/4 cup lemon juice
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4 tbsp olive oil
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8 oz cooked linguine
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1 tbsp minced garlic
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1/4 cup parsley
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1 lb shrimp, peeled and deveined
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1/2 tsp oregano
DIRECTIONS
4. Stir in remaining butter and olive oil and cook until butter is melted. 5. Add cooked shrimp to skillet and cook for 1 minute, stirring occasionally. 6. In a serving bowl, top cooked linguine with shrimp mixture. Garnish with parsley and serve.
1. In a skillet over medium heat, melt 2 tbsp of butter with 2 tbsp of olive oil. Add garlic and cook for 2 minutes. 2. Add shrimp and oregano, stirring frequently until shrimp is pink. Remove shrimp from skillet. 3. Add wine and lemon juice to skillet and bring the mixture to a boil.
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