3MORE Driving Habits
We All Need to Leave in the Dust
Tailgating We can all agree that this is perhaps the most annoying habit any driver can have. It can be frightening when you look in your rearview mirror and see the grill of a truck riding ridiculously close to your bumper. Tailgating is a serious occurrence that leads to over 2,000 deaths and about 950,000 injuries every year. You should always leave at least one car length in between you and the cars in front and behind you. The more space, the better. By creating this space, you can allow yourself time to react and protect yourself from being hit in case you need to suddenly brake. This is especially true during inclement weather conditions.
other drivers to assume the light is green and mistakenly take off. Worse, another vehicle can hit yours as they turn to your side of the road. There’s a reason for the broad white stripe in front of the traffic lights. It’s for you to know where to stop. Pedestrians crossing should have ample room and not worry about traffic moving closer just because you’re an eager beaver. Taking 2 Spaces in a Parking Lot If you are afraid that someone might hit your car, taking up two spots in the parking lot is not the greatest buffer for that fear. If you are worried about your vehicle’s well-being, park at the back or on the far side of the parking lot, away from vehicle and pedestrian traffic. The same rules apply in parking garages. Your car only gets one space, so choose wisely. Don’t be “that guy” — there’s a good chance someone will take a photo of your double-parked car and post it all over the internet.
Creeping Forward at a Red Light Did you ever play “red light, green light” as a child? You don’t creep forward if the person says red light! You stop in your tracks and wait until they say green light. The same rules apply in a car at a traffic light. If the light is red, you are to make a complete stop. Rolling forward can cause
Leftover Candy Snack Mix
This recipe from Momofuku Milk Bar chef and “Master Chef” judge Christina Tosi makes great use of those extra Halloween goodies. It’s a quick and easy way to both elevate and get rid of unwanted leftovers.
INGREDIENTS
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2 cups mini pretzels, coarsely broken
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6 tbsp unsalted butter, melted 12 oz mini candy bars, such as Snickers, chopped into 1/2-inch pieces
1/4 cup light brown sugar 2 tbsp granulated sugar 1/3 cup dry milk powder
DIRECTIONS
1. Heat oven to 275 F. 2. In a large mixing bowl, fold together pretzels, sugars, milk powder, and butter. 3. Spread mixture on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper and bake for 20 minutes.
4. Let cool for at least 30 minutes and mix in candy bar pieces before serving.
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