# Road Safety on The No Agenda Show Road Safety comes up in 12 chapters across 12 episodes of The No Agenda Show, from January 2009 to September 2026. - **Chapters:** 12 - **Episodes:** 12 - **Discussed:** January 2009 – September 2026 - **Related topics:** [San Francisco](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/san-francisco.md), [Ai](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ai.md), [Austin](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/austin.md), [Automation](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/automation.md), [Bmw](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/bmw.md), [Breathalyzer](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/breathalyzer.md), [British Columbia](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/british-columbia.md), [Cdl](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cdl.md), [Cycling](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cycling.md), [Dash Cam](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/dash-cam.md) ## Chapters 1–12 of 12 ### Trucking School Crackdown, English Proficiency Fraud - **Episode:** [1901: Neighbor Narcs](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1901-neighbor-narcs.md) - **Published:** 2026-09-06 - **Time:** 1:22:09–1:26:06 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1901-neighbor-narcs/chapter/trucking-school-crackdown-english-proficiency-fraud.md The Department of Transportation executed an emergency shutdown of 110 driving schools and 160 additional training facilities for widespread fraud. Investigations revealed that schools were certifying thousands of drivers who lacked basic English proficiency, a legal requirement for operating commercial vehicles in the U.S. Some schools lacked actual classrooms or training lots, with one facility reportedly using an old bus in a backyard as its primary instruction site. Keywords: trucking schools, [cdl](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cdl.md), [fraud](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/fraud.md), english proficiency, [road safety](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/road-safety.md) ### Black Ice Safety, Global Cooling Media History - **Episode:** [1515: Scop Christmas](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1515-scop-christmas.md) - **Published:** 2023-06-02 - **Time:** 8:26–10:59 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1515-scop-christmas/chapter/black-ice-safety-global-cooling-media-history.md A discussion on road safety regarding "black ice" leads to a suggestion that the term be changed to "invisible ice" for accuracy. The conversation shifts to historical media coverage from 1979 and 1980, where news outlets reportedly warned of global cooling. These past reports are contrasted with modern climate change narratives, which are characterized as a "scam" or psychological operation. Keywords: black ice, [road safety](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/road-safety.md), [global cooling](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/global-cooling.md), [nasa](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/nasa.md), [weather patterns](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/weather-patterns.md) ### Pete Buttigieg and the "Zero Deaths" Safety Goal - **Episode:** [1421: Chuckle Tell](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1421-chuckle-tell.md) - **Published:** 2022-01-30 - **Time:** 2:25:01–2:28:36 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1421-chuckle-tell/chapter/pete-buttigieg-and-the-zero-deaths-safety-goal.md Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg announced a national goal of "zero deaths" on American roadways. Critics argue this ambitious target will lead to increased surveillance, mandatory breathalyzers, and a push toward AI-controlled vehicles. The shift is viewed as part of a broader "Build Back Better" plan that may eventually discourage private car ownership in favor of managed transit. Keywords: [pete buttigieg](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/pete-buttigieg.md), [transportation](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/transportation.md), [road safety](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/road-safety.md), [ai](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ai.md), zero deaths ### Automatic Headlights and Driving Safety Issues - **Episode:** [1202: Invidious Phobias](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1202-invidious-phobias.md) - **Published:** 2019-12-29 - **Time:** 4:58–5:53 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1202-invidious-phobias/chapter/automatic-headlights-and-driving-safety-issues.md Observations from driving in Austin at dusk reveal a growing number of motorists operating vehicles without headlights. This trend is blamed on a reliance on automatic lighting systems that fail to activate correctly, leading to dangerous conditions. Keywords: automatic headlights, driving safety, [austin](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/austin.md), [automation](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/automation.md), road hazards ### Traffic Light Placement and the Trolley Track Invention - **Episode:** [888: Dutch Trump](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/888-dutch-trump.md) - **Published:** 2016-12-22 - **Time:** 2:21:24–2:25:02 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/888-dutch-trump/chapter/traffic-light-placement-and-the-trolley-track-invention.md A discussion on the difficulty of seeing poorly placed traffic lights in different U.S. cities leads to a humorous invention idea. One host proposes a car with a hole in the floor and a lever to grip San Francisco's trolley cables for a free ride. The segment concludes with a bet on the future viability of self-driving cars. Keywords: [traffic lights](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/traffic-lights.md), [road safety](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/road-safety.md), [san francisco](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/san-francisco.md), trolley, [invention](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/invention.md), car rental ### San Francisco Biking, Traffic Ticket Disputes - **Episode:** [746: Thermostat Placebo](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/746-thermostat-placebo.md) - **Published:** 2015-08-09 - **Time:** 1:48:27–1:50:23 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/746-thermostat-placebo/chapter/san-francisco-biking-traffic-ticket-disputes.md A listener from San Francisco describes a protest regarding "The Wiggle" cycling path, where police have been ticketing cyclists for failing to stop. The discussion shifts to the general difficulty of driving in San Francisco and the aggressive nature of the city's traffic. Keywords: [san francisco](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/san-francisco.md), [cycling](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cycling.md), traffic tickets, wiggle, [road safety](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/road-safety.md) ### Russian Dash Cam Videos, BMW Safety - **Episode:** [538: War on Weed](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/538-war-on-weed.md) - **Published:** 2013-08-11 - **Time:** 2:33:26–2:35:02 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/538-war-on-weed/chapter/russian-dash-cam-videos-bmw-safety.md The hosts discuss the phenomenon of Russian dash cam videos, noting the prevalence of drunk driving and spectacular accidents. They highlight a specific video where a BMW survives a collision with a large truck as a potential unintentional advertisement for the car's safety. Keywords: [russia](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/russia.md), [dash cam](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/dash-cam.md), [bmw](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/bmw.md), [road safety](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/road-safety.md), [viral videos](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/viral-videos.md) ### Car Economy Mode, Safety Concerns - **Episode:** [475: Tsunami Bomb](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/475-tsunami-bomb.md) - **Published:** 2013-01-03 - **Time:** 2:15:14–2:18:38 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/475-tsunami-bomb/chapter/car-economy-mode-safety-concerns.md The "economy mode" in modern cars, which shuts off the engine at stoplights, is criticized for being unnerving and potentially unsafe on steep inclines. Dvorak recounts a test drive where a vehicle rolled backward before the engine restarted. Keywords: economy mode, [hybrid cars](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/hybrid-cars.md), [general motors](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/general-motors.md), [fuel efficiency](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/fuel-efficiency.md), [road safety](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/road-safety.md) ### French Breathalyzer Mandate, Sarkozy, and Sign-off - **Episode:** [380: Trusted Bedouin Sources](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/380-trusted-bedouin-sources.md) - **Published:** 2012-02-05 - **Time:** 2:48:24–2:53:49 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/380-trusted-bedouin-sources/chapter/french-breathalyzer-mandate-sarkozy-and-sign-off.md French President Nicolas Sarkozy has announced a mandate requiring every car in France to be equipped with a breathalyzer starting in Spring 2012. The hosts mock the regulation, suggesting it will lead to technical glitches and prevent sober drivers from starting their vehicles in emergencies. The show concludes with a French translation of "please blow the car." Keywords: [france](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/france.md), [nicolas sarkozy](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/nicolas-sarkozy.md), [breathalyzer](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/breathalyzer.md), [mandate](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/mandate.md), [road safety](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/road-safety.md) ### Retraction of 3D Holographic Child Road Safety Story - **Episode:** [234: Phasers on Stun](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/234-phasers-on-stun.md) - **Published:** 2010-09-12 - **Time:** 17:41–19:18 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/234-phasers-on-stun/chapter/retraction-of-3d-holographic-child-road-safety-story.md Adam Curry and John C. Dvorak issue a correction regarding a previous story about a "holographic" child image used for traffic safety. They clarify that the image is actually a 2D chalk drawing using forced perspective, similar to street art seen at festivals in Palo Alto. They admit to being duped by news articles that incorrectly labeled the optical illusion as a hologram. Keywords: 3d chalk art, [road safety](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/road-safety.md), perspective drawing, [palo alto](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/palo-alto.md), art festival ### 3D Hologram Child, British Columbia Road Safety - **Episode:** [233: Jean versus Sean](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/233-jean-versus-sean.md) - **Published:** 2010-09-09 - **Time:** 1:43:59–1:46:11 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/233-jean-versus-sean/chapter/3d-hologram-child-british-columbia-road-safety.md Authorities in British Columbia, Canada, installed a 3D holographic image of a child chasing a ball on a street near an elementary school. The optical illusion is designed to appear as a real person to approaching drivers, forcing them to slow down. The hosts question the safety of such "jump scare" traffic calming measures. Keywords: [british columbia](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/british-columbia.md), [hologram](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/hologram.md), [road safety](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/road-safety.md), [optical illusion](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/optical-illusion.md), traffic calming ### Right-Hand Drive Vehicles, Road History - **Episode:** [67: Kennedy and the Body Count](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/67-kennedy-and-the-body-count.md) - **Published:** 2009-01-24 - **Time:** 1:17:06–1:20:16 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/67-kennedy-and-the-body-count/chapter/right-hand-drive-vehicles-road-history.md The experience of driving right-hand drive cars on the "wrong" side of the road is discussed, with historical context provided for why the British drive on the left. The segment mentions Sweden's transition to right-side driving and the prevalence of Japanese imports in Jamaica and Africa. 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