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Jan 10 2014 January 10, 2014 March 5, 2017 7Comments by Scott Marshall

How much should you clear off?

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I know we’re in a hurry these days, or so it seems. We tend to exaggerate how long things will take us to complete so we cut corners and take chances. The reality is that these chances can affect us and those around us more than we may think. This is certain when it comes…

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Oct 26 2013 October 26, 2013 March 5, 2017 4Comments by Scott Marshall

Some of you may hazard to guess

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When I’m teaching my students how to drive at Young Drivers of Canada I’ll ask them to list the different ways they can communicate to other road users while driving. Most answers they give me include their signals, brake lights, head lights and of course the horn. Some of them are pretty knowledgeable and let…

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Aug 16 2013 August 16, 2013 August 16, 2013 NoComment by Scott Marshall

Say it with your hand

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What do you mean? I don’t understand. What did you say? We’ve all said these things to people who are trying to tell us things. If we don’t understand what people are trying to tell us, there’s no communication between us. The same can be said about drivers. How well do you communicate and do…

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Aug 12 2013 August 12, 2013 April 5, 2018 6Comments by Scott Marshall

Is it an accident or a collision?

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We’ve grown up hearing how at times words can be hurtful. I’m sure we’ve all said things that we may regret later in life. We’ve also said things that essentially mean very little. I think it’s all about how you take what’s been said. To some people, words mean very little. They’re just words. To…

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Jun 04 2013 June 4, 2013 March 5, 2017 1Comment by safedriver

Funeral processions…the need to know

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I recently had a long-time friend pass away. It was unexpected and was caused by a heart attack. I was able to attend the visitation but was unable to go to the funeral or travel to the cemetery for the burial. Ironically, I was also recently asked shortly afterwards about the responsibilities of drivers who…

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Mar 08 2013 March 8, 2013 March 5, 2017 1Comment by safedriver

Ticketed by the “hidden” police?

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I’m old enough to remember “Leave it to Beaver”; a TV show from the 60’s. In that series there was a character called “Eddie Haskell”. Eddie was the type of person who showed a pleasant personality and did the proper thing when he knew he was being watched by an adult. If he thought he…

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Jul 15 2012 July 15, 2012 March 5, 2017 NoComment by safedriver

Share and share alike…even with cyclists

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Share and share alike; we’ve heard that many, many times over the years. We’ve been asked to share our toys when we were a kid. We’ve shared our tools, food and good times with family and friends as well. How about sharing the road? Are you too aggressive to share the road or do you…

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Mar 03 2012 March 3, 2012 March 5, 2017 15Comments by safedriver

Left foot or right foot?

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Growing up I saw my parents do many things that I find I do now myself. I think that’s a pretty common thing in most of our lives. They of course were a big influence in our adult lives. That also includes how they drove when you were a kid. I remember watching my dad…

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