Key Takeaways from Recent Inquiries
Left Turn Lane Spacing
- Concern: Rich Croyt from Chino Hills inquired about the ideal distance between cars in a left turn lane to prevent blocking adjacent lanes.
- Advice: Maintain a reasonable gap, but don’t lag excessively. According to Officer Ivan Sandoval of the California Highway Patrol, it’s important to keep enough space for visibility and safety while being considerate of other drivers.
Pothole Issues in the Inland Empire
- Question: Ismael Gonzalez from Moreno Valley asked which Inland Empire city has the most potholes.
- Response: There’s no official data ranking potholes per city. However, cities like San Bernardino, Riverside, Rancho Cucamonga, Ontario, and Fontana are frequently mentioned due to heavy truck traffic and numerous complaints.
Car Seat Safety Program
- The San Bernardino County Public Health Department provides a Traffic S.A.F.E. Program that offers car seat safety classes and check-ups. These classes occur bi-monthly in multiple languages and cover critical safety topics.
For further inquiries about driving conditions or related topics, reach out to the On the Road column via email at ontheroad@scng.com or call 951-368-9995.
