Glenn J Urlacher

12/15/2025

Forecast unchanged.

10/05/2025

Never ending summer. What could be better ….

09/18/2025

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09/01/2025

Slower isn’t safer, Grandma.

When most people think about road safety, their first thought is speeders. Fast cars, reckless overtaking, and headline-grabbing crashes dominate the conversation. Yet research tells a different story. The real danger doesn’t always come from drivers who are going too fast—it often comes from the ones moving too slowly.

Studies have shown that driving just 10 miles per hour under the general flow of traffic can make a driver up to six times more likely to cause an accident. On highways especially, traffic depends on a certain rhythm. A driver who lags behind breaks that rhythm, leaving others to slam on their brakes, swerve into different lanes, or attempt risky overtakes just to keep moving.

The problem isn’t caution itself. It’s the gap in speed. Many drivers believe that slowing down below the limit makes them safer, when in reality it can transform them into an unexpected obstacle. On fast-moving roads, that mismatch creates danger even when the driver believes they’re “playing it safe.”

True safety on the road is less about slowing down and more about being consistent. Drivers who match the pace of traffic, move predictably, and avoid big speed differences are the ones who keep everyone safer. Going slower doesn’t always mean being safer—it’s about moving with the flow.

08/23/2025

So sweet

08/22/2025

I see a maroon Chevy Impala on highway 19. Posted speed is 55. She is going 25….. all the way…. So many people putting on their brakes until they can get around. So many people switching lanes. Chaos and lots of conflict.

Most people worry about speeders—but research shows the real danger might come from the slowest drivers on the road.

Studies reveal that going just 10 miles per hour under the flow of traffic makes a driver up to six times more likely to cause an accident. While speeding often makes headlines, driving too slowly—especially on highways—can be just as risky. It disrupts the natural rhythm of traffic, forcing others to brake hard, swerve, or attempt risky overtakes.

The problem isn’t caution itself—it’s the speed gap. On fast-moving roads, well-intentioned drivers who “play it safe” by going under the limit often become unexpected obstacles. Road safety isn’t only about avoiding speed—it’s about keeping pace with the flow and driving predictably.

So the next time you’re behind the wheel, remember: being safe isn’t always about going slower—it’s about moving with the road.

Sources: Institute of Transportation Engineers, RMD Law

07/22/2025