Rules of the Road

Summer has officially begun and hundreds of Mississippians will head out on the road over the next few months. Unfortunately Mississippi drivers currently rank 46th in their knowledge of road rules. The survey polled more than 5,000 licensed drivers across the nation and the average score was 77.9. Kansas ranked number one while Mississippi scored a 74.8. Washington D.C. was took the lowest score which was 71.8

Regardless of how long you’ve been driving it’s always a good idea to review the rules of the road every few years. The most common problem in Mississippi is speeding, but a close second is a failure to use a turn signal.

Richard Schwartz and Associates urge Mississippians to take their take their driving test and test your knowledge of driving rules. Remember that if you have been involved in an accident to call Richard Schwartz and Associates. Not only can they help reduce the stress of dealing with the insurance company but they can also help get you the money you deserve.

Posted on Mon, June 6, 2011 by Alicia Prince,

2 comments (Add your own)

1. Dan G. wrote:
Hi...I do in following the rules of the roads, it makes for safe driving. I always use my turn signals, even in left or right turn only lanes. I obey the speed limits. I do this for safety and to save myself money, it costs way too much money to be caught speeding and for moving violations like not using turn signals. After moving to the Memphis metro area, on the Southaven side of the boarder, I was shocked at how many drivers DO NOT use their turn signals on the highways, city streets and parking lot. Besides a cracked windshield, its the most highest violation and safety mistake i see other drivers make. I see cracked windshields so much, I think it be be the state emblem of both Mississippi and Tennesse. Even, police do not use turn signals here in Desoto County. March 5th, in the early afternoon, i happened to be behind an "official" government vehicle with "Government" "G" plates driving east on Goodman Road going towards Olive Branch and this Black Chevy SUV was speeding over the posted speed limit and switching lanes for over 5 miles and NEVER used his turn signals. I tried to report the vehicle to Olive Branch officals, but no one could tell me who to report violations commited by official government vehicles. Remember, this was not an undermarked police car/SUV, but an official automobile driven by government employees wearing shirts and ties. I do not know if the people in the vehicle were local, county or state employees. They did see me trying to take a cell phone picture of their license plate and write down the plate number and they proceeded to slow down and possiblely try to block my vehicle. I am not sure what they intended to do, so I called the non-emergency line for the Olive Branch police department to report it and someone there transferred me to the court house clerk (????), not sure why - she said she did not know how to report such a vehicle.
I feel very strongly about this, because I try to teach my son about following the rules of the roads will ensure his safety and then we witness police and government cars wantonly committing violations all around us, without the fear of punishment. I should say, I have noticed these violations happening in the course of regular business, these vehicles were in the middle of performing emergency duties. I ask you, Who watches the watchers? I think the media should investigate.

Mon, March 5, 2012 @ 3:42 PM

2. Dan G. wrote:
Oooppss...Type-o....I meant to say, "there vehicles WERE NOT in the middle of performing any emergency duties"...they were just driving along and being to lazy to use their finger to flip their turn signal on...

Mon, March 5, 2012 @ 4:08 PM

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