Jesse Grabow

Minnesota

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Ask a Trooper: Big rig driver wants you to know

1 week ago | stcloudlive.com | Jesse Grabow

Question: I drive a truck for a living. Can you write about people that cut us off? These big rigs can’t stop on a dime. It’s frustrating because when they do that it can cause a wreck. Answer: Changing lanes and cutting in too close in front of another vehicle is always dangerous, but it’s especially dangerous to cut off a commercial bus or truck. If you move in quickly from either side, you’re likely to be in a blind spot, so the driver may not see you in time.
Ask A Trooper: Why am I getting text messages about an E-Z Pass Final Reminder?

1 week ago | brainerddispatch.com | Jesse Grabow

Question: I have been receiving text messages about an “E-Z Pass Final Reminder.” It’s something about having an outstanding toll and submitting payment. I was told it was a scam. Can you get me more information on this? Answer: Here is information from the Minnesota Department of Transportation E-ZPass page. https://www.dot.state.mn.us/ezpassmn/news.html Scammers are sending fake messages pretending to be MnDOT, E-ZPass or other tolling agencies.
Ask a Trooper: Following, passing big rigs safely

1 week ago | echopress.com | Jesse Grabow

Question: I drive truck for a living. Can you write about people that cut us off? These big rigs can’t stop on a dime. It’s frustrating because when they do that it can cause a wreck. Answer: Changing lanes and cutting in too close in front of another vehicle is always dangerous, but it’s especially dangerous to cut off a commercial bus or truck. If you move in quickly from either side, you’re likely to be in a blind spot, so the driver may not see you in time.
Ask a Trooper: How can drivers help truck drivers out on the roads?

1 week ago | hometownsource.com | Jesse Grabow

Question: I drive truck for a living. Can you write about people that cut us off? These big rigs can’t stop on a dime. It’s frustrating because when they do that it can cause a wreck. Answer: Changing lanes and cutting in too close in front of another vehicle is always dangerous, but it’s especially dangerous to cut off a commercial bus or truck. If you move in quickly from either side, you’re likely to be in a blind spot, so the driver may not see you in time.
Ask a Trooper: Zipper Merge

2 weeks ago | pctribune.com | Jesse Grabow

Ask a TrooperBy Sgt. Jesse Grabow, State TrooperQuestion: I read your last article about road construction and work zones. Can you talk about the zipper merge? It seems like a lot of people don’t know what it is or can’t figure it out. Thank you. Answer: The “Late Merge – Zipper Merge” is a driving strategy that requires drivers to change their mindset about merging. Traditionally, drivers have been taught to merge early when a lane is ending.
Ask a Trooper - Zipper merge confusion?

2 weeks ago | messagemedia.co | Jesse Grabow

Question: I read your last article about road construction and work zones. Can you talk about the zipper merge? It seems like a lot of people don’t know what it is or can’t figure it out. Thank you. Answer: The “Late Merge - Zipper Merge” is a driving strategy that requires drivers to change their mindset about merging. Traditionally, drivers have been taught to merge early when a lane is ending. Early merging leads to longer backups, more crashes and road rage incidents.
Ask A Trooper: How dangerous is it driving around big trucks?

2 weeks ago | brainerddispatch.com | Jesse Grabow

Question: I drive truck for a living. Can you write about people that cut us off? These big rigs can’t stop on a dime. It’s frustrating because when they do that it can cause a wreck. Answer: Changing lanes and cutting in too close in front of another vehicle is always dangerous, but it’s especially dangerous to cut off a commercial bus or truck. If you move in quickly from either side, you’re likely to be in a blind spot, so the driver may not see you in time.
Ask a trooper: Safely sharing the road

2 weeks ago | fergusfallsjournal.com | Jesse Grabow

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Ask a Trooper: Changing minds about zipper merge

2 weeks ago | stcloudlive.com | Jesse Grabow

Question: I read your last article about road construction and work zones. Can you talk about the zipper merge? It seems like a lot of people don’t know what it is or can’t figure it out. Thank you. Answer: The “Late Merge — Zipper Merge” is a driving strategy that requires drivers to change their mindset about merging. Traditionally, drivers have been taught to merge early when a lane is ending. Early merging leads to longer backups, more crashes and road rage incidents.
Ask a Trooper: Procedure, benefits of the 'zipper merge'

2 weeks ago | echopress.com | Jesse Grabow

Question: I read your last article about road construction and work zones. Can you talk about the zipper merge? It seems like a lot of people don’t know what it is or can’t figure it out. Thank you. Answer: The “Late Merge — Zipper Merge” is a driving strategy that requires drivers to change their mindset about merging. Traditionally, drivers have been taught to merge early when a lane is ending. Early merging leads to longer backups, more crashes and road rage incidents.