Driving

You hop in the car after a full day of hanging out at the lake. Do you HAVE to put your shoes back on before you start driving down the road in Minnesota? Here's the answer if it is legal or illegal to drive barefoot in the Land of 10,000 Lakes.

I can appreciate the sentiment of "Minnesota Nice", but I recently witnessed it cause some frustration — and nearly an accident, on two occasions.

There's nothing like night driving in the rain...

Not wearing shoes could land you in big trouble in some states.

My father-in-law was an over-the-road truck driver for decades. He drove through Wisconsin, Iowa and Illinois many times. Truck drivers know the good and bad places to gas up and rest more than any other travelers and there are 5 Illinois and Iowa locations that Wisconsin truck drivers say you should avoid for your own safety.

Here's a refresher to share with drivers who camp out in the left lane.

It's easier to get your alley or street fixed if you let them know about it.

Some mail carriers have right hand drive vehicles. Do they have special permission for that? Or can anyone do it?

A recent incident in Carver County, Minnesota, highlighted the risks of impaired driving as law enforcement arrested a driver speeding at over 100 miles per hour with a blood alcohol level exceeding the legal limit.

Red, yellow, and green lights have been the colors of the traffic lights for a century. That could be changing in the future with a fourth color added.