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| Subject | Date Asked | Expert |
| Backing out of parking spot rules and right of way | 1/11/2012 | R. Bob Teachout |
| Q: someone backed out of a parking spot and bumped into our car's quarter pannel. We were dropping ... A: From your description, the other driver apparently did not yield the right of way. Page 25 of your ... | ||
| One Lane before Intersection two after intersection in same direction | 12/29/2011 | R. Bob Teachout |
| Q: If I am traveling on a road with one lane in a direction with no lane markings, and immediately ... A: This could be a difficult one. But from what you wrote, I would recommend going into the right ... | ||
| age for drivers license | 9/25/2011 | R. Bob Teachout |
| Q: i live in the state of Oklahoma and in Oklahoma you can get your drivers permit at the age of 15 and ... A: I would not know the answer to that question, as I live in New York. I would recommend you either ... | ||
| Turning Left | 9/12/2011 | R. Bob Teachout |
| Q: I don't know if the laws are different depending on what state you are in, but I was wonder in if in ... A: Yes, laws are different in different States. I have just taken a look at the SC DMV book, < ... | ||
| Permit and Other States | 9/11/2011 | R. Bob Teachout |
| Q: Would it be legal to use a Georgia permit in, let's say, Hawaii or Washington state? A: There is no one set answer, as each State or Commonwealth has it own laws regarding permits. (once ... | ||
| DRIVING TEST TUESDAY | 8/8/2011 | R. Bob Teachout |
| Q: i live in maryland and am taking my driving test in annapolis and am so nervous! are there any tips ... A: I would like to apologize for not answering sooner. I have had computer problems. From your letter ... | ||
| braking while driving | 8/1/2011 | Mark Winter |
| Q: while driving i need to brake a little bit just to slow down a bit but not to stop, do i press the ... A: If you sre only going to slow down a little bit just step on the brake lightly and you do not have ... | ||
| No more pop-up headlights? | 7/29/2011 | R. Bob Teachout |
| Q: I was wondering as to why today's cars do not feature pop-up headlights, they were phased out ... A: This was a subject that I had not realize. I was not sure of the answer, so I did a bit of research ... | ||
| Left Hand and Right Hand Driving - ( Regarding 4 Wheeler Automobiles) | 7/2/2011 | Mark Winter |
| Q: This is regarding Left Hand and Right Hand Driving. As we see most of the countries, follow the ... A: 1. signage is going to depend on the country. Each country has different signage. Many are ... | ||
| Proper Speed Limit | 6/18/2011 | Mark Winter |
| Q: I contend that 2 roadways in my town (northern Calif.) has two blvds with a too low speed limit. I ... A: I am sure you can find a traffic engineer in your area via the internet. As to the slow speeds, you ... | ||
| right of way? | 6/15/2011 | R. Bob Teachout |
| Q: If your driving on a main street and making a left hand turn into a smaller street. The smaller ... A: Elk Street ... | ||
| radar guns | 6/14/2011 | R. Bob Teachout |
| Q: I driving my mini-cooper behind my husband's pickup truck on a highway in PA. He was about 100 ... A: I suppose there could be several answers. The first thought I had was that he did not have his ... | ||
| Im a teen and i want to drive | 5/16/2011 | R. Bob Teachout |
| Q: I'm fifteen and i live in Kentucky. i want to drive and i wonder if there is any way to get a permit ... A: I am not a Kentucky resident. However, I did go to the Ky Division of Drivers Licensing < ... | ||
| Right Turn on Red | 4/16/2011 | R. Bob Teachout |
| Q: I was wondering how you know when to turn right at a red light. The other day I waited, saw nobody ... A: I am assuming on factor here - that the oncoming traffic had an "advance green". If so, (and you may ... | ||
| Passing through left turn lane | 1/26/2011 | Mark Winter |
| Q: I was in an accident where the driver ahead of me on a 2 lane road (one lane going each direction ... A: You should never pass going through a left turn lane under normal driving circumstances, but look ... | ||
| Reconstructionist | 1/1/2011 | Mark Winter |
| Q: I was wondering are you able to determine speed calculation from accident? speed limit on the ... A: yes speed at impact can be calculated by post impact skidmarks and trajectories and at rest ... | ||
| making a proper left hand turn | 11/21/2010 | Mark Winter |
| Q: As I approach an intersection to make a left hand turn, another driver approaches from the opposite ... A: The rules of the road are that if two vehicles are approaching each other and intending to make a ... | ||
| traffic light malfunction | 11/14/2010 | Mark Winter |
| Q: I was stopped at a red light, watching the light. My light turned green and I proceeded to go. I was ... A: A three way light at the intersection of two roads is highly unlikely. But if it were the case then ... | ||
| Collision | 10/12/2010 | Mark Winter |
| Q: I was traveling east on the number 3 lane (vehicle 1)about to make it across a major intersection as ... A: If vehicle 2 was approaching the I/S as the light change there would be plenty of speed for this ... | ||
| who's at fault? | 9/14/2010 | Mark Winter |
| Q: While driving, if I go over the solid white line because traffic is stopped to go around them on ... A: This would be a close call, in that; you may pass a (one) stopped vehicle to proceed but you are not ... | ||
| question about your g test on the highway | 8/30/2010 | Mark Winter |
| Q: ......how fast do they expect you to drive on the highway on your G test , is it 80 or 100 ... A: Drive the posted speed limit or refer to this Canadian speed table when it is not posted; Common ... | ||
| who hit whom, discerning | 8/3/2010 | Mark Winter |
| Q: Mr. Winter, I will attach a picture of my dented Eclipse to this. I had just backed out of my spot ... A: thought I had already answered this. There is no way to figure out who was static and who was ... | ||
| Backup Collisions | 7/1/2010 | Mark Winter |
| Q: Outside of the office where I work there is 2 hour, diagonal parking. Consequently, in my eight ... A: I do not know of any statistics that are focused on your situation. In this case having to back up ... | ||
| im a new driver | 6/8/2010 | Mark Winter |
| Q: ive just recently passed my driving test i live in the uk but im still so nervous going out in the ... A: Continue as you are doing and try to expand your trip or change the route just a little each time. ... | ||
| Pedestrian/auto crash Fatality involved | 5/27/2010 | Mark Winter |
| Q: I am at my wits end; I cannot for the life of me see how this makes any sense at all. If you could ... A: I send you my condolences. This is a matter that should be addressed on hand with a traffic ... | ||
| Driver's Ed | 5/26/2010 | Mark Winter |
| Q: Ok let's say i live in Louisiana and i can't go to driver's ed in Louisiana because i am going to ... A: Contact driving schools in CA and that would not be a problem. You will have to check with LA Dept ... | ||
| Parallel Parking | 5/7/2010 | Mark Winter |
| Q: I'm confused as to who has right of way when parallel parking on a two-way street with one lane in ... A: B could pass if there is room to pass and no oncoming traffic and there is no lines on the roadway ... | ||
| 2 car accident | 3/15/2010 | Mark Winter |
| Q: I was heading west on SE Stark [Portland Oregon] two vehicles in front of me had their turning ... A: Turning in front of oncoming traffic is usually the person at fault. The other insurance company is ... | ||
| roundabouts | 3/7/2010 | Mark Winter |
| Q: , i was wondering if you could possibly give me a few tips for how to tackle round abouts. I passed ... A: go out during times of off traffic to merge into the rould abouts then try at times of more traffic. ... | ||
| Child Pedestrian Accidents | 1/13/2010 | Mark Winter |
| Q: My name is Ana Martinez. I am a high school student in NYC at High School of Economics and Finance. ... A: 1. a bit more empathy when kids are involved but as an officer one had to maintain a reserve to ... | ||
| 2 lane road on intersection | 1/9/2010 | Mark Winter |
| Q: 1. On a 2 lane (divided) road, how would we know what lane to take if we would want to go straight ... A: unless indicated as a left turn only lane the left lane would go straight if there is a split in the ... | ||
| Driver education | 1/7/2010 | Mark Winter |
| Q: Happy New year from sunny but cold Saskatoon, Canada where the driving is pretty dicey this time of ... A: First up is go to a large parking lot with little or no parked cars or obstructions. Start with the ... | ||
| winter driving in 2006 kia sportage | 1/2/2010 | Mark Winter |
| Q: I have just purchased this vehicle and do not know where or how to use the gears for driving on ice ... A: To be honest I do not know about this specific vehicle's gear selection. You should read the manual ... | ||
| Traffic collision reconstruction | 12/3/2009 | Mark Winter |
| Q: Is there a way to force an insurance company to re-create an accident if they haven't done so and is ... A: I do not do reconstructions anymore now that I work full time, but you can go to the ARC network; ... | ||
| Driving test | 10/30/2009 | Mark Winter |
| Q: i recently failed a driving test, the reason given that i did not put the car into neutral at a stop ... A: I do not know where yo live but in California that would not be a violation and in fact you should ... | ||
| rear facing car seat in rear accident | 10/28/2009 | Mark Winter |
| Q: I have a grandchild that is sitting in the rear facing position at 6 months. In the event of a rear ... A: If the force of the impact is high enough the baby's head will move forward relative to its body. ... | ||
| Parking Lot Accident in CA | 10/10/2009 | Mark Winter |
| Q: "Hi, my son was backing straight out of a stall (in a shopping center)with the intent of backing ... A: YOu have stated the issues quite clearly and your son should also. Just remember that the other ... | ||
| downhill drive | 9/14/2009 | Mark Winter |
| Q: can we drive a bike in down hill slope with gears neutral annd engine off? will it cause any damage ... A: I assume you are referring to a motorcycle. first to operate a motor vehicle the engine is required ... | ||
| MD driving test | 8/11/2009 | Mark Winter |
| Q: Can you tell me how large the "box" is which is used to test for a correct 3-point turn on the MD ... A: I do not know the measurements of the "box" used in MD for testing but I would suspect that they use ... | ||
| Car Seats | 7/31/2009 | Mark Winter |
| Q: Car seats are provided with head rests and seat belts but there is no support for the neck.Why has ... A: That is beyond my ability to get done. Auto manufacturers and designers work for large corporations ... | ||
Driving & Driving Test Tips
Answers by Expert:
Mark Winter
Top Expert on this page
Expertise
Traffic collision reconstructionist with 19 years of traffic collision investigation experience as an LAPD officer. I can answer questions about traffic collisions with vehicles, motorcycles, pedistrians, bicycles, and commercial vehicles. Especially cases of low speed collisions and injury potential. I can answer questions about the vehicle code (specific for Ca and in general for other states) but I am not a driving instructor nor a vehicle mechanic. You need to talk to someone else about these issues.
Experience
19 years traffic collision investigations. 17 years as traffic collision reconstructionist for the city of Los Angeles and outside consultation. Court qualified in criminal and civil cases. ACTAR #519.
Organizations
Accredidation Commission for Traffic Accident Reconstructionists Southwest Association of Technical Accident Investigators
Society Of Accident Reconstructionists
Society of Automotive Engineers
California Association of Accident Reconstruction Specialists
ARC-network
Education/Credentials
B.S. in Psychology Western Illinois University (math amjor-physics minor first two years), Now attending Chaffey college taking Calculus 3 and Chemistry working for Engineering degree
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