As a Trooper
- By Sgt. Troy Christianson, Minnesota Highway PatrolMay 02, 2023Question: My husband always used to say “never use your cruise control during any rain.” Is that still true with advances on tires and technology? Answer: He is correct. Cruise control should never be used on wet or icy roadways. If your wheels lose traction, the cruise control will continue to accelerate, causing the vehicle to skid. By the time you realize you are skidding, it could be too…
By Sgt. Troy Christianson, Minnesota Highway PatrolAugust 18, 2020Question: Can you talk about boat trailer safety with all the traffic we see pulling these things? Answer: State Troopers often encounter motorists pulling trailers that are experiencing breakdowns. Most often it involves a flat tire or trailer wheel bearing. Basic trailer maintenance involves greasing the wheel bearings. Wheel bearing failure can occur when maintenance is neglected. A trailer…
By by Sgt. Troy Christianson, Minnesota State PatrolMarch 05, 2019Question: What is the correct following distance? Everyone seems to be way too close behind each other. Answer: The only law regarding following distance pertains to vehicles pulling trailers. This includes trucks as well as semitractors with trailers. They must maintain a minimum distance of 500 feet. While state law does not require a specific distance for vehicles not pulling trailers, it…
By Sgt. Troy Christianson, Minnesota State PatrolFebruary 22, 2016Question: At a recent gathering, a friend related a story to me that really surprised me. He was traveling along a local road at night when a car came toward him with his high beams on. My friend flashed his high beams to ask him to switch to lows, but the car ignored him. So, my friend flashed them again, and again the car ignored him. After he passed, the car that was behind the “offender”…
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