Who Goes First?

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Today’s Three Seconds: Knowing Your Right-Of-Way

right-of-way3 Second StopAn intersection without a stop or yield sign could present a little confusion. Make sure to slow down and be prepared to stop. Yield to vehicles already in the intersection or entering it in front of you. If you and another driver reach the intersection at the same time, yield if the car is on your right.

Wacky State Laws

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Today’s Three Seconds: Bizarre Traffic Laws from Around the Nation

police-give-ticket-gorilla3 Second Stop Some of these seem pretty obvious, but others make you wonder what the heck happened to to have the law written in the first place!  According to researchmaniacs.com … As comfy as it may look, it is illegal in California for a woman to drive a car while wearing a housecoat.  Moving north, authorities in Alaska have found it necessary to designate a law specifying that under NO circumstance should a dog be tethered to the roof of a car.  And clearly another animal-loving state — Massachusetts — asks that you please refrain from operating your vehicle with a gorilla in the backseat.  It’s illegal in the entire state.  So as always, drive safe, and mind the law!