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Opinion: A brief history of turn signals

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|Date: Friday, July 25, 2025

Opinion: A brief history of turn signals

Doug Dahl explores the evolution of turn signal laws in Washington and how current rules fall short. He e ...

Doug Dahl explores the evolution of turn signal laws in Washington and how current rules fall short. He encourages drivers to go beyond the minimum to improve safety. ...

Friday, July 25, 2025
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Opinion: The right speed to exit

Posted by ClarkCountyToday.com
|Date: Friday, July 18, 2025

Opinion: The right speed to exit

Doug Dahl of Target Zero explains that while exit-only freeway lanes follow the posted speed limit, drive ...

Doug Dahl of Target Zero explains that while exit-only freeway lanes follow the posted speed limit, drivers are legally required to reduce speed based on safety conditions as they approach offramps. ...

Friday, July 18, 2025
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Opinion: Pedestrian control signals

Posted by ClarkCountyToday.com
|Date: Friday, July 11, 2025

Opinion: Pedestrian control signals

Doug Dahl explains Washington state law regarding crosswalks and pedestrian signals, offering safety insi ...

Doug Dahl explains Washington state law regarding crosswalks and pedestrian signals, offering safety insights and common misunderstandings about traffic control at intersection ...

Friday, July 11, 2025
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Opinion: Riding in the bed of a pickup

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|Date: Thursday, June 26, 2025

Opinion: Riding in the bed of a pickup

Doug Dahl of Target Zero breaks down what Washington law says about riding in the back of a pickup — and ...

Doug Dahl of Target Zero breaks down what Washington law says about riding in the back of a pickup — and whether it changes in a parade or protest. ...

Thursday, June 26, 2025
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Opinion: Navigating narrow neighborhood streets

Posted by ClarkCountyToday.com
|Date: Thursday, April 17, 2025

Opinion: Navigating narrow neighborhood streets

Doug Dahl explains who must yield when parked cars narrow neighborhood streets and offers insight on how ...

Doug Dahl explains who must yield when parked cars narrow neighborhood streets and offers insight on how these conditions can improve safety. ...

Thursday, April 17, 2025
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Opinion: You can legally drive that motorhome, but should you?

Posted by ClarkCountyToday.com
|Date: Thursday, March 6, 2025

Opinion: You can legally drive that motorhome, but should you?

Doug Dahl discusses whether motorhome drivers should have special training or licensing, even when not le ...

Doug Dahl discusses whether motorhome drivers should have special training or licensing, even when not legally required. ...

Thursday, March 6, 2025
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Opinion: Confusing left turns – Too many choices

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|Date: Thursday, February 27, 2025

Opinion: Confusing left turns – Too many choices

Doug Dahl of The Wise Drive explains the complexities of multi-lane left turns, highlighting how traffic ...

Doug Dahl of The Wise Drive explains the complexities of multi-lane left turns, highlighting how traffic engineers use lane extensions to guide drivers and improve intersection efficiency. ...

Thursday, February 27, 2025
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Opinion: High beams and parallel roads

Posted by ClarkCountyToday.com
|Date: Thursday, January 16, 2025

Opinion: High beams and parallel roads

Doug Dahl of The Wise Drive explains the laws and considerations for using high beams on parallel roads a ...

Doug Dahl of The Wise Drive explains the laws and considerations for using high beams on parallel roads and divided highways. ...

Thursday, January 16, 2025
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Opinion: How speed limits are set

Posted by ClarkCountyToday.com
|Date: Thursday, January 2, 2025

Opinion: How speed limits are set

Doug Dahl of The Wise Drive explains how speed limits are determined and their role in traffic safety. ...

Doug Dahl of The Wise Drive explains how speed limits are determined and their role in traffic safety. ...

Thursday, January 2, 2025
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Opinion: New law increases penalties for pedestrian deaths

Posted by ClarkCountyToday.com
|Date: Thursday, December 19, 2024

Opinion: New law increases penalties for pedestrian deaths

Doug Dahl highlights a new Washington law addressing pedestrian deaths with tougher penalties for neglige ...

Doug Dahl highlights a new Washington law addressing pedestrian deaths with tougher penalties for negligence. ...

Thursday, December 19, 2024
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