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Who’s afraid to drive on the left-hand side?

February 19, 2012

I don’t scare easily, but nothing puts the fear of God in me like driving on the left-hand side of the road.

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Cashless toll roads, another hazard for car renters

December 3, 2011

Think of it as an invisible road hazard.

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Ridiculous or not? Going out of your way to avoid planes

September 7, 2011

We’re a nation of drivers, no doubt about it.

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Road trip update: What would you drive across the country?

August 14, 2011

I am not allowed to show you any pictures of our 2007 Honda Accord.

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