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Opinion: The limits for drug-impaired driving

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|Date: Friday, January 23, 2026

Opinion: The limits for drug-impaired driving

Target Zero Manager Doug Dahl explains how Washington law defines drug-impaired driving and how officers ...

Target Zero Manager Doug Dahl explains how Washington law defines drug-impaired driving and how officers are trained to recognize impairment beyond alcohol limits. ...

Friday, January 23, 2026
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Opinion: When fast feels slow

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|Date: Friday, January 16, 2026

Opinion: When fast feels slow

Doug Dahl explains why drivers often misjudge their speed, especially when using cruise control or transi ...

Doug Dahl explains why drivers often misjudge their speed, especially when using cruise control or transitioning from freeway to city streets. ...

Friday, January 16, 2026
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Opinion: Does tailgating cause speeding?

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|Date: Friday, January 2, 2026

Opinion: Does tailgating cause speeding?

Target Zero Manager Doug Dahl examines whether tailgating contributes to speeding and explains why follow ...

Target Zero Manager Doug Dahl examines whether tailgating contributes to speeding and explains why following too closely increases crash risk with little benefit. ...

Friday, January 2, 2026
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Opinion: Bikes in crosswalks

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|Date: Sunday, December 21, 2025

Opinion: Bikes in crosswalks

Doug Dahl explains how Washington law treats bicycles as both vehicles and pedestrians, depending on wher ...

Doug Dahl explains how Washington law treats bicycles as both vehicles and pedestrians, depending on where and how they are being ridden. ...

Sunday, December 21, 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: 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

Posted by ClarkCountyToday.com
|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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