Category: bicycle lanes

May 24 2015 May 24, 2015 March 5, 2017 NoComment by safedriver

Setting up the side mirror – things to think about

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This is the second part of a two-part series discussing side mirror setup. This isn’t about which is better and who should win this “battle”. It’s about making an informed choice to keep you, your passengers, your vehicle and other road users safe while driving. If you missed the first part, here it is; https://thesafedriver.ca/2015/05/21/setting-up-the-side-mirrors-part-one/…

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Mar 14 2015 March 14, 2015 March 5, 2017 NoComment by safedriver

Are you ready to leave winter driving behind?

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As written for The Insurance Hunters. Please visit their blog. Well, it might finally be here – spring. We’ve had a long, cold winter and I think everyone is looking forward to nicer weather. Many people begin to feel happier when the temperatures begin to rise. When that happens, we also begin to see more…

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Aug 06 2014 August 6, 2014 March 5, 2017 NoComment by safedriver

A discussion regarding e-bikes

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There seems to be some issue about a road vehicle lately that is causing some discussions in many communities. E-bikes are more and more common for commuters since gas prices have gone higher. The problem seems to be, are they a scooter or a bicycle, or something in between and where should these riders ride…

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Jun 25 2014 June 25, 2014 April 6, 2021 NoComment by safedriver

What are bike boxes and how do they affect you?

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Changes to our driving community often arise based on issues raised by multiples of people. For many years bike safety has been a concern to many and as a cyclist myself and as a parent of 4 kids who cycle a lot, I can fully understand just how scary it can sometimes be while riding…

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Nov 26 2012 November 26, 2012 March 5, 2017 NoComment by safedriver

Does society require us to drive?

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There are a lot of things that people within our society take for granted sometimes. We’ll take for granted that we’ll have food to eat every day, a roof over our heads and clothes on our back. To quite a few people those aren’t really reality. They work very hard week after week to keep…

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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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Jan 20 2012 January 20, 2012 March 5, 2017 NoComment by safedriver

Another reason to use your side mirror

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When I’m teaching my students to drive at Young Drivers of Canada, I often try to use the simple approach. The less information and steps, the easier it is to remember them. I also use some of those steps to help my kids become safe and to help plant a seed in their mind before…

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Aug 17 2011 August 17, 2011 March 5, 2017 NoComment by safedriver

How well do you drive near bicycle lanes?

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I’ve read a lot recently how a variety of communities are putting in new bicycle lanes for cyclists. This is a good idea as it can help protect the cyclists from the high risks associated with traffic each time they ride on busy roads. I think the added pressure the cyclists have is when drivers…

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