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What the honk: Trooper Steve shares this weeks dose of crazy Central Florida drivers

So, make sure you are sending me your stuff and lets share in the HONKS. First up, welcome to Jurassic Park, Im curious if the trunk to this car even works. I totally understand that you can secure things properly in your car, but can you really secure this much mess without a storm of branches everywhere? At no point is it a good idea to secure a pool or beach float to the top of your car. I can hear the radio call now -- can someone respond to 528 and A1A for 6-foot Flamingo in the road?I want to share the things youre seeing.

What the honk: Central Florida drivers cross the line

Wednesday is always a great time to see the most questionable driving habits of some of our very best Central Florida drivers. A viewer from Brevard County submitted the first image from the Melbourne area. The email goes onto say how drivers in Orange County need to use their turning signals in Brevard County and stay out of the crosswalk. For those curious, the bottom the license plate said Orange, dont give yourself away if youre not that good of a driver. [READ NEXT: What the Honk: Trooper Steve explores dogs sitting on laps and wrong way drivers | What the Honk: Sharing parking spots and dirty socks]Workout anyone?

Ask Trooper Steve: Can my child practice drive in a parking lot?

One News 6 viewer asked: Can my daughter or son practice drive in a parking lot prior to getting their license?MORE: Ask Trooper Steve: Should you ride a bike with or against traffic? But when it comes to practicing before getting your drivers license theres a step that you have to take. Simply letting your young one hop in the driver seat while youre in the passenger seat is not the only thing to do. If you have a question for Trooper Steve, submit it here. For more Ask Trooper Steve content, click or tap here.

Ask Trooper Steve: Should you ride a bike with or against traffic?

ORLANDO, Fla. News 6 traffic safety expert Trooper Steve Montiero answers viewer questions about the rules of the road, helping Orlando-area residents become better drivers by being better educated. With the flow of traffic or against the flow of traffic, that is the question. READ MORE: ASK TROOPER STEVE | WHAT THE HONKI personally always thought this was pretty obvious but its almost the number one question I get from people who do ride bikes recreationally. Well, anytime youre traveling in a travel lane you are required to do the same thing that cars are doing. If you have a question for Trooper Steve, submit it here.