Category: common sense

May 02 2011 May 2, 2011 March 5, 2017 No Comment by safedriver

It’s never too late to change

Posted in backing up, collision free driving, common sense, defensive driving, driver responsibility, driver risk taking, driver training, driver visibility, driving articles, driving basics, driving fatalities, driving habits, driving in the rain, Driving in traffic, driving skills, parking, parking lots, pedestrian safety, Proactive driving, risk taking, safe driving

I know we’re in a hurry to do things these days. It’s part of our society to be busy. Part of the problem we have is that we run out of time to get everything done that we need to get done. Do you ever find yourself rushing around to get things done that you…

Apr 30 2011 April 30, 2011 March 5, 2017 No Comment by safedriver

Saying sorry isn’t always good enough

Posted in angry driving, Canada's Worst Driver, collision free driving, common sense, communicating, cooperative driving, driver responsibility, driver training, driving articles, driving words, etiquette, practising driving skills, Proactive driving, responsible driving, risk taking, road rage, safe driving

Raising our kids is a full time job. We try to teach them right from wrong. With some luck, they’ll grow up to become a good person. Knowing right from wrong is part of growing up. Knowing when to apologize is also as important, but is it enough? As a driver, does saying “sorry” to…

Apr 16 2011 April 16, 2011 March 5, 2017 No Comment by safedriver

Seatbelts aren’t decorations

Posted in common sense, crash test dummy, driver responsibility, driver risk taking, driver training, driving articles, driving fatalities, Driving in traffic, driving role model, driving stats, passenger safety, responsible driving, safe driving, seatbelts

My ears tend to perk up when I hear anything to do with driving. Whether it’s on the TV news, people having a conversation or in print, I listen carefully to what people are saying. Sometimes I use these methods to update my knowledge of driving techniques and changes to driving laws. Sometimes, I hear…

Apr 14 2011 April 14, 2011 March 5, 2017 No Comment by safedriver

Being a driving instructor is exciting and fun….seriously

Posted in common sense, driver training, driver's license, driving articles, driving habits, learning to drive, passenger safety, practising driving skills, risk taking, road signs, safe driving, signaling, smooth driving

I love my job as a driving instructor. I enjoy meeting people and spending time with people. I enjoy showing others how to improve their ability as a driver. There are many people who have told me they aren’t patient enough to teach someone how to drive. I think it’s fun, but every now and…

Apr 04 2011 April 4, 2011 March 5, 2017 No Comment by safedriver

Seeing is believing

Posted in being noticed, collision free driving, common sense, driver responsibility, driver risk taking, driver training, driver visibility, driving articles, driving at night, eyesight while driving, myopia, risk taking, road signs, safe driving

As many people do, I wear glasses to drive. I’m near sighted, which means I can see things clearly when they are close to me. I read, write and eat with my glasses off but in order to see the movie, the TV, play sports or drive I need my glasses on. With the high…

Mar 28 2011 March 28, 2011 March 5, 2017 No Comment by safedriver

Think green, drive green

Posted in alternative to driving, buying a vehicle, carbon dioxide, common sense, cooperative driving, driving articles, Driving green, Driving in traffic, emissions, greenhouse gases, safe driving, vehicle maintenance

Spring is my favourite season of them all. I enjoy seeing how the leaves begin to turn green again. And with spring coming fast and everything waiting to turn green, I ask this question; do you drive green as well? I’m not asking if your vehicle is green. I’m asking if you think of the…

Mar 07 2011 March 7, 2011 March 5, 2017 No Comment by safedriver

You CAN fight against Murphy’s Law and win

Posted in common sense, cooperative driving, driver stress, driving articles, Driving in traffic, driving near snow plows, driving role model, flow of traffic, risk taking, safe driving, sharing the road, winter manners

Things happen for a reason. We all know that. We don’t have to like it, but we should at least accept it. Our friend Murphy always keeps us on our toes. You know what I mean; Murphy’s Law seems to rule our lives too many times. Since Murphy’s Law always seems to rear its ugly…

Mar 02 2011 March 2, 2011 March 5, 2017 2 Comments by safedriver

When is speeding acceptable?

Posted in common sense, cooperative driving, driver risk taking, driving articles, driving fatalities, driving habits, Driving in traffic, flow of traffic, fuel economy, passenger safety, pedestrian safety, racing on public roads, risk taking, safe driving, speeding

There seems to be the debate again about the speed you must travel while driving along city streets and freeways. I was asked recently when it’s ok to speed. That can be a tough question to answer. For the most part, you really need to keep to the posted speed limit. Posted speeds are there…

The Safe Driver

Category: common sense

It’s never too late to change

Saying sorry isn’t always good enough

Seatbelts aren’t decorations

Being a driving instructor is exciting and fun….seriously

Seeing is believing

Think green, drive green

When is speeding acceptable?

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