Category: collision free driving

May 04 2015 May 4, 2015 April 7, 2018 2 Comments by safedriver

It’s driving quiz time!

Posted in Adjusting to vehicles, avoiding a rear crash, checking the mirror, collision free driving, common sense, defensive driving, driver training, driver visibility, driving articles, driving habits, driving quiz, driving while fatigued, drowsy driving, fatigue, flow of traffic, freeway driving, how to drive, learning to drive, looking well ahead, merging on the freeway, mirror use, rear crash avoidance, safe driving, seatbelts, Uncategorized, windshield wipers

In today’s world, many people like to challenge themselves. Sometimes it’s through sports, or competitions, or even through education. So far I’ve done a couple of driving quizzes; one for commuters and a winter quiz. I thought it’s time for a quiz to see what kind of a driver you. How’s your general driving knowledge?…

Apr 21 2015 April 21, 2015 March 5, 2017 2 Comments by safedriver

There’s more to waiting in traffic than…actually waiting

Posted in avoiding a rear crash, collision free driving, collision scene, collisions, defensive driving, distracted driving, driver training, driving articles, Driving in traffic, driving skills, handling driving emergencies, how to drive, learning to drive, left turns at traffic lights, mirror use, rear crash avoidance, safe driving, seatbelts, turning left at lights, Uncategorized

Wait. Wait. Wait. We seem to be waiting a lot these days. Whether it’s in line at the cashier in a store, at a gas station or to get into the movies, waiting is part of our lives. Waiting in traffic is also part of our lives; an everyday occurrence. As mundane as it seems,…

Mar 26 2015 March 26, 2015 March 14, 2021 No Comment by safedriver

How to avoid the perils of potholes

Posted in collision free driving, defensive driving, driver risk taking, driver training, driving around debris, driving articles, Driving in traffic, driving staggered, how to drive, learning to drive, looking well ahead, pot holes, risk taking, safe driving, smooth driving, tire maintenance, Uncategorized

As written for The Insurance Bureau of Canada. Please visit their blog. We seem to have a pretty good crop so far this year. It almost seems after each rainfall there’s more and more. The crop seems to grow quickly when the mild weather happens. Does this sound familiar? Do you think I’m referring to…

Feb 28 2015 February 28, 2015 July 16, 2019 No Comment by safedriver

How to deal with road raging…as the giver and receiver

Posted in angry driving, Canada's Worst Driver, collision free driving, common sense, defensive driving, distracted driving, driver risk taking, driver stress, driving anxiety, driving articles, driving attitude, driving habits, Driving in traffic, how to drive, peer pressure, responsible driving, road rage, safe driving, sharing the road, Uncategorized

Let’s face it; we’re not happy all the time. Neither are the people we come across in our daily activities. Sometimes the grumpy, annoyed or angry feelings come with us where ever we go, including when we get into the vehicle. If you take these negative feelings with you while driving, this can often lead…

Feb 21 2015 February 21, 2015 March 5, 2017 No Comment by safedriver

Safe Driving Week should last a full year

Posted in collision free driving, common sense, cooperative driving, defensive driving, distracted driving, driver responsibility, driver risk taking, driver stress, driver training, driving articles, driving attitude, driving basics, driving habits, Driving in traffic, driving manners, driving skills, etiquette, how to drive, Keeping a licence, learning to drive, practising driving skills, respect, responsible driving, safe driving, Uncategorized

As written for The Insurance Hunters. Please visit their blog. Throughout Canada we generally have two weeks of the year that focus on safe driving; one week in the spring and the other at the end of the year. This is usually brought to the interest of drivers through various organizations and government. The reasoning…

Feb 06 2015 February 6, 2015 March 5, 2017 No Comment by safedriver

For some drivers, what would it take…

Posted in being noticed, collision free driving, communicating, cooperative driving, cyclists, defensive driving, driver responsibility, driver stress, driver training, driving articles, driving attitude, driving basics, driving habits, Driving in traffic, driving manners, how to drive, lane changes, learning to drive, pedestrian safety, respect, responsible driving, right of way, road signs, safe driving, sharing the road, signaling, stop signs, Uncategorized

Where ever I go I often get asked driving advice. People want the little bits of information that will either prove to them they’re doing what they’re supposed to do, or advice to help them with things they never really knew. Often the purpose of my articles is to inform drivers of both of those…

Feb 04 2015 February 4, 2015 March 5, 2017 No Comment by safedriver

Is it time to make a fresh start with your driving?

Posted in angry driving, cleaning a car, collision free driving, cooperative driving, defensive driving, driver responsibility, driver stress, driver training, driving anxiety, driving articles, driving attitude, driving basics, driving manners, driving skills, fuel economy, how to drive, learning to drive, looking well ahead, parking manners, practising driving skills, responsible driving, safe driving, smooth driving, Uncategorized

As written for The Insurance Hunters. Please visit their blog. Mmm, fresh! I love the smell of fresh baked foods, fresh air and freshly cut grass. There’s something to be said about starting new. Many people make New Year resolutions at the beginning of the calendar year with the hope of making changes that will…

Jan 29 2015 January 29, 2015 March 5, 2017 2 Comments by safedriver

Should residential speed limits drop?

Posted in collision free driving, cooperative driving, defensive driving, driver training, driving articles, driving attitude, driving fatalities, driving habits, Driving in traffic, driving near cyclists, driving stats, how to drive, learning to drive, pedestrian safety, responsible driving, safe driving, school zones, sharing the road, Uncategorized

Remember the story of the tortoise and the hare? Remember how the tortoise won the race because they were moving slow and steady? As drivers we can learn from that story, plus much more. Not only does a slow and steady speed help you with fuel savings, it also helps you respond more easily to…

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Category: collision free driving

It’s driving quiz time!

There’s more to waiting in traffic than…actually waiting

How to avoid the perils of potholes

Safe Driving Week should last a full year

Is it time to make a fresh start with your driving?

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