Category: collision free driving

Nov 17 2011 November 17, 2011 March 5, 2017 No Comment by safedriver

Being in a hurry hurts more than yourself

Posted in avoiding a rear crash, checking the mirror, collision free driving, common sense, cooperative driving, defensive driving, driver responsibility, driver risk taking, driver stress, driving articles, driving habits, Driving in traffic, flow of traffic, passenger safety, responsible driving, risk taking, road rage, safe driving, sharing the road

Currently, for at least twice a week my eldest son has to get up an hour earlier than his siblings so he can get to band practice. Sometimes he drags his butt out of bed at the last minute and rushes off to school. Like most others who are late, he’s in a bit of…

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Nov 12 2011 November 12, 2011 March 5, 2017 No Comment by safedriver

Who should you trust?

Posted in collision free driving, collisions, defensive driving, driver responsibility, driver risk taking, driver training, driving articles, driving fatalities, driving habits, Driving in traffic, driving skills, learning to drive, point of no return, responsible driving, right of way, risk taking, road signs, running a traffic light, safe driving

How much trust do you have in other people? Remember when you were a kid you were always told not to trust strangers, take candy from strangers, talk to strangers and get a ride from strangers? Why do we change that mentality when we’re behind the wheel? As drivers, we tend to trust that the…

Nov 08 2011 November 8, 2011 March 15, 2017 No Comment by safedriver

What does breaking rules get you?

Posted in angry driving, collision free driving, collisions, common sense, cooperative driving, defensive driving, driver responsibility, driver risk taking, driver training, driving articles, Driving in traffic, driving manners, Keeping a licence, learning to drive, racing on public roads, responsible driving, right of way, risk taking, running a traffic light, safe driving, smooth driving, speeding

One of my sons plays house league hockey and he seems to really enjoy it. He’s not going to be playing in the NHL any time soon, but he’s having fun. Part of his enjoyment is his ability to follow the rules of the game, which gives him opportunities to score goals, help his team…

Oct 13 2011 October 13, 2011 March 5, 2017 No Comment by safedriver

Why wait until it’s a panic move?

Posted in being noticed, collision free driving, collisions, communicating, defensive driving, driver training, driving articles, driving at night, driving in the rain, Driving in traffic, one way streets, passenger safety, safe driving

I was recently out with my teenage son bringing him back from his hockey practice. Yes, apparently my life goal is to drive my kids to and from their activities. Anyway, it was dark and raining while we were traveling on a multi-lane one way street with four lanes in our direction. I was in…

Oct 10 2011 October 10, 2011 March 5, 2017 No Comment by safedriver

Police officers are re-learning how to drive safely

Posted in cognitive training, collision free driving, collisions, defensive driving, distracted driving, driver training, driving articles, driving basics, driving habits, driving skills, emergency vehicles, learning to drive, Proactive driving, responsible driving, safe driving

I’ll often write down things to help me remember what to do during the day. You know; just like a to-do list. We often forget things over time and need reminders to help us stay on track. Are you like that? What happens if you forget to do some things you know you were supposed…

Sep 29 2011 September 29, 2011 March 10, 2021 No Comment by safedriver

Look after your vehicle and it will look after you

Posted in collision free driving, driver responsibility, driver risk taking, driver visibility, driving articles, mirror use, responsible driving, safe driving, vehicle maintenance

I enjoy looking after my vehicle. When I drive a vehicle that looks and operates effectively, I feel more in control of it. Knowing my vehicle will respond correctly when I need it to is important for me. Knowing the brakes will stop my vehicle when I press the pedal is important. Knowing the vehicle…

Aug 17 2011 August 17, 2011 March 5, 2017 No Comment by safedriver

How well do you drive near bicycle lanes?

Posted in bicycle lanes, blocking intersections, collision free driving, communicating, cyclists, driver responsibility, driving articles, Driving in traffic, driving near cyclists, right of way, safe driving, sharing the road

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…

Jun 30 2011 June 30, 2011 March 5, 2017 No Comment by safedriver

I’d like an advance please

Posted in avoiding a rear crash, collision free driving, common sense, defensive driving, driver risk taking, driver training, driving articles, driving basics, Driving in traffic, fuel economy, left turns at traffic lights, planning your route, rear crash avoidance, safe driving, turning left at lights

I’ve written a few articles about route planning over the years. It never seems to get old. Sometimes, it pays to be a little creative to getting to your destination on time. Are you a creative driver when it comes to saving time while driving? Every day that I head out to my office, I…

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Category: collision free driving

Who should you trust?

What does breaking rules get you?

Why wait until it’s a panic move?

Police officers are re-learning how to drive safely

Look after your vehicle and it will look after you

I’d like an advance please

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