<p>If you plan to live in the Boston area…</p>
<p>For many drivers, a yellow light means, “speed up to beat the red.”
A red light means, “you should think about stopping.”</p>
<p>Be very careful at intersections. It is common for drivers to try to “beat the light.” The only reason we don’t have many terrible accidents is that most drivers know of this un-endearing habit of Boston area drivers. Check for oncoming traffic before driving into an intersection. However, don’t assume that the driver behind you is paying attention to your slowing car at red lights. </p>
<p>Be very careful in rotaries. Many Boston area drivers blithely ignore the right-of-way in rotaries. Drivers chatting on cell phones are prone to this.</p>
<p>Rte. 128 is also Rte.s 93 and 95. Often concurrently. </p>
<p>Buy a navigation system. </p>
<p>Keep track of the Red Sox home game schedule. Keep track of the Celtics home game schedule. Traffic in Boston will be difficult at best when there’s a home game.</p>
<p>Don’t try to drive in Boston when the President visits. When the Pope visits. During the Boston Marathon.</p>