No left turns.

• Author: Peters, Charles
• Position: Tilting at Windmills

J. Edgar Hoover's reputation has taken a beating since his death in 1972. I rise to his defense in one regard, however. It is his policy of "no left turns." I'm not talking about his political philosophy but about the instruction given to his drivers. Actually, it makes sense. You are more likely to get in trouble when you turn left because you have to judge the speed of cars coming from both directions. Indeed, there is proof...