Edie Schmierbach

Question: During one of the recent winter storms, I encountered numerous vehicles driving on a four-lane highway with their four-way hazard lights on. The vehicles were not driving significantly slower than the other traffic, as nearly everyone had slowed... See more

Question: I’ve seen the traffic safety information you share on your X account when it comes to dealing with winter weather and slippery roads. Can you write about winter driving safety here for all of us? I’d like for you to share some basic winter drivi... See more

Question: I want to make sure my child is safe in the car, but I’ve heard that some car seats sold online are fake or don’t meet U.S. safety standards. How can I tell if a car seat is unsafe? Answer: Good question. I reached out to the expert who is the c... See more

Question: At a four-way stop, when two cars stop at exactly the same time, which one has the right of way? Is it the car on your left? It seems like no one knows what to do these days and everyone just sits there. Answer: That is a good question for a goo... See more

Question: I see so many vehicles tailgating and following too close. I remember people offering a tip that involves counting off seconds to measure how far back to remain when following another vehicle. Can you remind me and others what that tip is about?... See more