Tailgating: Don’t Let It Get the Best of You
Tailgating is one of the most dangerous driving behaviors on the road. Anyone who commutes in and around Los Angeles has encountered it. An impatient driver comes up behind you during your commute and won’t let off. Their goal is to intimidate, and in doing so, they put everyone on the road at serious risk. Sometimes, you may even find yourself doing it when feeling rushed or frustrated with traffic. Tailgating is dangerous because it reduces reaction time. If the traffic suddenly slows down or there is a hazard in the road, the driver who’s tailgating cannot respond safely. There is a high probability they will rear-end the vehicle directly in front of them or swerve into another lane of traffic. Tailgating while under the influence is even more dangerous, as it is even harder for an impaired driver to control their vehicle. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, traffic congestion is one of the primary causes of aggressive driving behavior, including tailgating.
Drivers want to get through the congestion and are willing to put themselves and others at risk to do it.
One of the best ways to reduce risk is to adhere to the two-second rule or the car-length rule. If you’re driving a passenger car, you want two seconds between you and the car ahead of you. Alternatively, you want one car length for every 10 mph that you’re driving. So, if you’re going 50 mph, it’s ideal to keep five car-lengths between you and the vehicle ahead of you. While this isn’t always possible, especially in congested LA traffic, the more you practice it, the safer you and other drivers will be. The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration has slightly different suggestions for larger vehicles, such as full-size SUVs and larger pickup trucks. These types of vehicles should allow for 3–4 seconds between them and the vehicle in front of them because they require more stopping time. At the end of the day, no one should ever tailgate. There is never a reason to. If traffic is moving slowly, you will not get to your destination any faster. If a single driver is driving slowly, navigate around them when it is safe to do so, but maintain a safe driving distance.
Andrea’s Kitchen
Spring Vegetable and Chicken Pasta Bake
Celebrate spring with this easy, tasty, herb-packed pasta bake.
Inspired by TheSeasonedMom.com
Ingredients
Directions
• 1 cup cooked chicken, diced • 1 14-oz can artichokes, drained and quartered • 1 cup fresh asparagus pieces • 1/2 cup carrots, grated • 1 1/2 cups uncooked penne pasta • 1 3/4 cups chicken broth • 1/2 cup fresh chives, chopped and divided • 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped and divided • 2 tsp minced garlic • 1/4 tsp salt • 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese, divided
1. Preheat oven to 425 F and grease an 8-inch square baking dish with cooking spray. 2. In the prepared dish, stir together cooked chicken, artichokes, asparagus, carrots, uncooked pasta, chicken broth, half the chives, half the parsley, garlic, salt, and 2 tbsp Parmesan. 3. Cover the dish tightly with foil and bake for 35 minutes. 4. Uncover and stir. At this point, check the pasta to make sure it is al dente. If it’s undercooked, cover the dish and return to the oven until pasta is tender. 5. Remove from oven and garnish with remaining Parmesan, chives, and parsley.
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