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December 18, 2025

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Opinion: Too deep to drive – flooded roads

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|Date: Thursday, December 11, 2025

Opinion: Too deep to drive – flooded roads

Doug Dahl explains why even shallow water on roadways can be dangerous for drivers and outlines the risks ...

Doug Dahl explains why even shallow water on roadways can be dangerous for drivers and outlines the risks of hydroplaning and driving through floodwaters. ...

Thursday, December 11, 2025
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Opinion: Simultaneous left turns

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|Date: Thursday, December 4, 2025

Opinion: Simultaneous left turns

Doug Dahl explains how Washington law directs drivers to make simultaneous left turns by passing to the l ...

Doug Dahl explains how Washington law directs drivers to make simultaneous left turns by passing to the left of each other in an intersection. ...

Thursday, December 4, 2025
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Opinion: Rental vs. rideshare

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|Date: Thursday, November 20, 2025

Opinion: Rental vs. rideshare

Doug Dahl compares safety factors between renting a car, hiring a rideshare or taxi, and choosing other t ...

Doug Dahl compares safety factors between renting a car, hiring a rideshare or taxi, and choosing other transportation modes. ...

Thursday, November 20, 2025
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Opinion: Getting left turns right

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|Date: Thursday, November 13, 2025

Opinion: Getting left turns right

Doug Dahl, Target Zero Manager and columnist for The Wise Drive, explores how improper left turns reflect ...

Doug Dahl, Target Zero Manager and columnist for The Wise Drive, explores how improper left turns reflect both driving habits and a lack of patience that can lead to collisions. ...

Thursday, November 13, 2025
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Opinion: The right of way in roundabouts

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|Date: Thursday, November 6, 2025

Opinion: The right of way in roundabouts

Doug Dahl explains who has the right-of-way when two cars enter a roundabout at different speeds, emphasi ...

Doug Dahl explains who has the right-of-way when two cars enter a roundabout at different speeds, emphasizing due care and responsible driving. ...

Thursday, November 6, 2025
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Opinion: Is drinking coffee while driving too distracting?

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|Date: Thursday, October 30, 2025

Opinion: Is drinking coffee while driving too distracting?

Doug Dahl explains that while drinking coffee while driving isn’t illegal by itself, it can lead to a “da ...

Doug Dahl explains that while drinking coffee while driving isn’t illegal by itself, it can lead to a “dangerously distracted driving” ticket if it interferes with safe operation. ...

Thursday, October 30, 2025
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Opinion: Almost right about four way stops

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|Date: Thursday, October 16, 2025

Opinion: Almost right about four way stops

Doug Dahl explains how intersection laws differ from the Driver Guide and why being “almost right” at fou ...

Doug Dahl explains how intersection laws differ from the Driver Guide and why being “almost right” at four-way stops can still keep drivers safe. ...

Thursday, October 16, 2025
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Opinion: Headlights are good all the time

Posted by ClarkCountyToday.com
|Date: Thursday, October 9, 2025

Opinion: Headlights are good all the time

Target Zero Manager Doug Dahl explores why headlights aren’t required at all times and highlights data sh ...

Target Zero Manager Doug Dahl explores why headlights aren’t required at all times and highlights data showing how daytime lighting can prevent crashes and save lives. ...

Thursday, October 9, 2025
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Opinion: Accomplice to a traffic violation

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|Date: Thursday, October 2, 2025

Opinion: Accomplice to a traffic violation

Doug Dahl explores how passengers, protestors, and others might be considered accomplices under Washingto ...

Doug Dahl explores how passengers, protestors, and others might be considered accomplices under Washington traffic laws. ...

Thursday, October 2, 2025
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Opinion: Making room for commercial vehicles

Posted by ClarkCountyToday.com
|Date: Thursday, September 18, 2025

Opinion: Making room for commercial vehicles

Doug Dahl explains why Washington law and physics demand more space around commercial vehicles, highlight ...

Doug Dahl explains why Washington law and physics demand more space around commercial vehicles, highlighting blind zones, braking distances, and safe passing rules. ...

Thursday, September 18, 2025
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