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| Auto/ motorcycle accident | 10/10/2008 | Mark Winter |
Q: I was involved in an accident where a motorcylce struck the rear, passenger side, wheel area of my ...
A: This will have to be analyzed by a reconstructionist. You should go to the ARC network (online at ...
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| do i have any rights? | 9/23/2008 | Mark Winter |
Q: I was just in an accident. I am not even sure whose fault it is but it doesn't feel like mine. I ...
A: Yes you are at fault. First the U-turn from the wrong location in the roadway, second over the ...
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| EDR reading | 8/21/2008 | Mark Winter |
Q: A 2004 Pontiac Grand AM was traveling southbound at approximate speed of 75-80 mph. The street went ...
A: The EDR only comes awake when it thinks there is sufficient deceleration to possibly monitor if a ...
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| Lane Changing | 8/20/2008 | Mark Winter |
Q: I have two questions. Q1: Can you give me a tip to change the lanes safely on freeways? How do I ...
A: 1. Don't attempt to change lanes when there is a car next to you. It is not being sarcastic it is ...
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| camera vans | 8/12/2008 | Mark Winter |
Q: can you please tell me if a mobile police camera van has a camera from front window aswell as ...
A: It depends on the jusristiction. there are many different companies that supply this kind of ...
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| emergency vehicle checkout | 8/8/2008 | Mark Winter |
Q: Who is responsible to check out and sign off an emergency vehicle. The assigned driver or someone ...
A: I don't know of any state law (I am from CA) that dictates this procedure, but most departments that ...
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| hit in the rear | 8/3/2008 | Mark Winter |
Q: i got hit in the rear on i 20 had a flat in the middle land pulled over to right land to go dowm ...
A: I don't lknow what state this happened but in CA an officer must be able to prove the violation and ...
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| How to convince your attorney that his expert is wrong? | 7/31/2008 | Mark Winter |
Q: My daughter was involved in a left turn accident at an intersection and this is now (5 years later) ...
A: Get a new lawyer and expert. by the way, there would not be any injuries in a side swipe type of ...
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| emergency vehicles | 7/24/2008 | Mark Winter |
Q: if i am stopped at a red light and an emergency vehicle comes behind, do i run the red light or ...
A: Use commen sense at this point. usually it may be a hazard to pull to the side if there is traffic ...
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| Middle car in four car pile up, how am I at fault? | 6/22/2008 | Mark Winter |
Q: I was recently in a four car pile up where I was the third car from the back. While driving the 91 ...
A: This is way too complex to answer in this forum. You need a traffic collision reconstructionist to ...
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| Car Accident - Side Collision | 6/20/2008 | Mark Winter |
Q: My daughter (18 yr. old) was involved in an car accident. I was following her car (1) and witness ...
A: Yes an analysis of the damage pattern will show the true dynamics of the collision. Still insist ...
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| CVC on merging and right of way | 5/28/2008 | Mark Winter |
Q: I was in the #1 lane (of two) when the #2 lane narrowed and merged with lane #1. A box truck ...
A: 21658(a) CVC the other insurance company is saying you are at fault so that they don't have to pay ...
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| correct negotiation of roundabouts | 5/27/2008 | Mark Winter |
Q: Can you tell me which would be the correct lane to take if I were to take the second junction(A)on ...
A: If you want to exit onto the lane designated by "A" you would have to stay on the outside lane of ...
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| Parking brake laws | 5/14/2008 | Mark Winter |
Q: In California are you required to set you parking brake whenever and whereever you park your ...
A: any time you park in a position that coudl be hazardous if the parking brake is not used is probably ...
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| right of way, who's at fault? | 5/3/2008 | Mark Winter |
Q: situation: country road with one lane in each direction, no lane markings van driving south in south ...
A: CA law states that a vehicle intending to turn must signal with in the last 100' of making a turn. ...
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| Auto accident | 4/26/2008 | Mark Winter |
Q: Mr. Winter. Today my fiance got into an accident where she was not at fault and neither was the ...
A: Given the information supplied it would make the city liable for the damages to your vehicle. ...
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| rear-ended accident | 4/22/2008 | Mark Winter |
Q: I was rear-ended by vehicle #2 while stepping on the brake to slow down for traffic infront and ...
A: The worst for you would be 100% meaning you were completely at fault for the collision. The worst ...
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| Estimating Back of your car | 3/30/2008 | Mark Winter |
Q: I really would like a good and easy tips for parallel parking. I have seen many tips from the ...
A: first stop parallel to the forward vehicle your drivir's seat in line with the driver's door of the ...
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| Road Test | 3/7/2008 | Mark Winter |
Q: I failed my road test 4 times. The examiner told that bring 6 hrs training certificate for the next ...
A: I don't kow the number of timew you can take the exam that depends on your location's laws. Ask ...
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| Driving Test questions | 3/2/2008 | Mark Winter |
Q: I got a couple of questions about certain things with the Driving Test, as I have failed it my first ...
A: With no line on the roadway you can stop at the curbline. Inching forward is not illegal and you ...
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| spinout | 2/20/2008 | Mark Winter |
Q: Recently while driving in some wet weather and taking a turn my car spun out. I am a teenager so my ...
A: there is probably a combination of things. low tire pressure does not help traction in either wet ...
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| Do I have to take this? | 2/15/2008 | Mark Winter |
Q: I wrote to you previously about an incident in which I was found to be at fault. I won't repeat all ...
A: I agree that there is little recourse within the insurance company when they have made their ...
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| parking... | 2/13/2008 | Mark Winter |
Q: i am sort of a new " permit driver" and i really cant park. Not parallel parking.. i haven't done ...
A: 1. stop parallel to the front vehicle 2. start backing and turn the wheel so that your rear end ...
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| asking for a suggestion | 2/2/2008 | Mark Winter |
Q: My husband had an accident yesterday. To be clear it not really a accident.when he was driving he ...
A: I am not completely sure about Canadian civil actions but I do know that there are collision ...
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| rear end accident | 1/22/2008 | Mark Winter |
Q: My 2004 Mitsubishi Eclipse (approx 3000lbs.) was stopped at a red light on smooth asphalt on a rainy ...
A: If you feel that you are not being compensated enough, this is a case you can take to a civil ...
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| Unsafe lane change ? | 1/18/2008 | Mark Winter |
Q: I received a ticket for an unsafe lane change. I was in a left turn lane for a turn that was only ...
A: I would take photos of the location at night and in the day time to take into court. under rainy ...
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| underage driving` | 12/27/2007 | Mark Winter |
Q: im wondering what are the consequences for driving without a license, but i am 16yrs old and can ...
A: That depends on your state laws. In California your car would be impounded for 30 days ...
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| Car Accident Without the Police Involved | 11/27/2007 | Mark Winter |
Q: I hope you are having a good day. I have a honest question regarding an accident I was involved in. ...
A: First I have to tell you that you are at fault for the collision. you were following too close for ...
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| accident | 11/23/2007 | Mark Winter |
Q: My son was involved in an accident where he was hit in the passenger side door and pushed through ...
A: you can fight the ticket by argueing that your son waited a reasonable amount of time before ...
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| narrow spot on roadway | 11/16/2007 | Mark Winter |
Q: ( California)When drivers on a hill arrive simultaneously at a narrow spot in the roadway. Is it ...
A: 21661 CVC Whenever upon any grade the width of the roadway is insufficient to permit the passing of ...
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| Unsafe Backing. | 11/11/2007 | Mark Winter |
Q: I'm wanting to fight this because I have already done driving school. I'm am 20yo, been driving ...
A: I don't know about AZ law, but usually there can not be a ticket for driving on private property. ...
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| How did this happen? | 11/10/2007 | Mark Winter |
Q: I was notified yesterday that I was found at be at fault for an incident which occurred almost two ...
A: Just stick with your story and make sure that your insurance company knows what your version is. If ...
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| How did this happen? | 11/9/2007 | Mark Winter |
Q: I was notified yesterday that I was found at be at fault for an incident which occurred almost two ...
A: i understand the overall concept of how the collision occurred. basically you were making a lane ...
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| Prima facie speed limits | 11/9/2007 | Mark Winter |
Q: Prima facie speed limits. What is that?
A: the speed limit as determined by the roadway and usually speed surveys. a street may have a 50 mph ...
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| SpeedingTicket | 11/8/2007 | Mark Winter |
Q: I live in South Carolina, and was recently ticketed for 80 mph in a 65 mph zone. I understand radar ...
A: there is no law that the radar unit has to be shown in CA but I don't know about SC. you can gon ...
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| Roundabouts | 10/30/2007 | Mark Winter |
Q: Im a little confused at one lane roundabouts. For the second time, my examiner has saide to me turn ...
A: In a round about all traffic is going in the same direction. I suspect that the instructor wants ...
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| Scooter Ticket | 10/24/2007 | Mark Winter |
Q: I got a scooter permit about three months ago, got the actual scooter two months ago and about a ...
A: this is an infraction but could lead to your not obtaining a license for the scooter (M if in CA). ...
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| test | 9/4/2007 | Don Mallinson |
Q: i just took my drivers test in ohio. i passed maunueverabilty perfectly. but failed the road test. ...
A: HArd to answer when I can't see the exact situation. Arguing the examiners points after the fact ...
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| Dodge Charger | 8/30/2007 | Don Mallinson |
Q: I am writing to ask about the Dodge Charger new police car. My job will be selling them, used, next ...
A: Wow, they going to retire some that early? What after one year? Anyway, I have a 300C Hemi that is ...
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| A few road test related questions. | 8/28/2007 | Don Mallinson |
Q: 1. If I had to drive around a parked car on a two-way street without a dividing line, and doing so ...
A: The answer is still the same, and even more simple, you turn into the driving lane. If the parked ...
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