It’s that time again—driving in frigid, slippery conditions. I’m writing a 3-part series on Substack about winter driving tips rarely covered. Whether it’s handling a skid, coping with extreme temps, choosing winter tires, or driving around snowplows, stay tuned!
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How do I get tailgaters off my bumper? Should I report unsafe drivers? How far ahead should I be looking down the road? In my latest Substack post, I tackle these questions readers have sent me. Send me your questions, and I’ll answer them in a future post!
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On Substack, I’m putting aside weighty topics and exploring something more fun—car colors! Learn which ones are most popular, which one you’re most likely to be pulled over by police in, and which ones are safest. What colors do you love the most? Or can’t stand?
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From all ways–walk intersections to making the backsides of stop signs more visible, here are 7 ideas in my latest Substack post to help us be safer. What are your good ideas for traffic safety, and how will you change your neighborhood for the better? open.substack.com/pub/drivingi...

Let’s pledge to drive, ride, and walk protectively, not defensively. “Defensive” suggests danger, with negative connotations of competition, aggression, and possession, when the real goal should be to drive for the protection of yourself and others. open.substack.com/pub/drivingi...

One traffic safety topic that doesn’t get much attention is the lowly but much-loved drive-through. After all, how hard is it to navigate it and come out unscathed on the other side? More than you might think, it turns out. Even at a death-defying 3 miles an hour…
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My husband and I just moved to Portugal, where our reliance on public transit, our feet, and an occasional Uber for the foreseeable future has quickly sharpened my senses as a pedestrian and passenger. And that’s a good thing, as you can read on my latest Substack: drivingintherealworld.substack.com

Here’s the first of my driving tips! Driving Tip 1: It’s much safer to drive forward out of a parking space than reverse because you can see better what’s around you—or coming—from any direction. Especially if you're between big SUVs or trucks that are harder to see around.

Did you know that April is Distracted Driving Awareness Month? Now you do! Out today is my new Substack post on why many distracted driving awareness campaigns may not be very effective. Plus, 3 powerful things you can start doing today to help us all be safer! open.substack.com/pub/drivingi...

Happy April—it's spring at last! In my latest Substack post, I share tips on properly preparing your vehicle, navigating tumultuous weather, and watching out for wildlife, allergies, and the effects of daylight savings time. drivingintherealworld.substack.com/p/do-it-for-...

Hello! This is Mi Ae Lipe—a citizen road safety advocate you might know from my Twitter/X feed @DrivingReal. I'm new to Bluesky & would love to get to know who's here—please follow or DM me! I also write a Substack that helps us all be more protective road users: drivingintherealworld.substack.com