Category: common sense

Jul 04 2013 July 4, 2013 February 14, 2021 No Comment by safedriver

Steady pressure wins the money

Posted in Adjusting to vehicles, buying a vehicle, collision free driving, common sense, dashboard warning lights, defensive driving, driver visibility, driving articles, driving attitude, driving basics, driving habits, Driving in traffic, driving skills, driving stats, flow of traffic, fuel economy, greenhouse gases, lane of least resistance, learning to drive, looking well ahead, planning your route, Proactive driving, safe driving, smooth driving, speeding, stop signs

We all know there are times when we push the envelope and try to get ahead. For many of us, we only think about the immediate and not about the future. But what about long term? Do we think about our long term goals or objectives enough, especially while driving? Probably not, but it’s never…

Jun 22 2013 June 22, 2013 March 5, 2017 No Comment by safedriver

Drivers need to use logic and common sense…

Posted in cognitive training, common sense, cooperative driving, defensive driving, driver responsibility, driver risk taking, driving articles, driving attitude, Driving in traffic, driving skills, flow of traffic, head on crash avoidance, lane markings, looking well ahead, passenger safety, planning your route, practising driving skills, Proactive driving, responsible driving, right of way, risk taking, road signs, safe driving, Uncategorized

Logic, common sense, practicality, judgement, reasoning… these words to me describes what a driver needs to make good choices behind the wheel. For the most part, drivers tend to have most of these…most of the time. How often do you use good logic while driving compared to lack of common sense? Think about it, the…

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

Funeral processions…the need to know

Posted in being noticed, collision free driving, common sense, communicating, cooperative driving, defensive driving, distracted driving, driver responsibility, driver risk taking, driver stress, driving articles, driving directions, driving habits, Driving in traffic, driving manners, etiquette, funeral procession, headlight use, planning your route, Proactive driving, respect, right of way, risk taking, running a traffic light, safe driving, stop signs, Uncategorized

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…

May 24 2013 May 24, 2013 March 5, 2017 2 Comments by safedriver

Bump or hump; they do the same job

Posted in collisions, common sense, cooperative driving, defensive driving, driver responsibility, driver training, driving articles, Driving in traffic, driving skills, looking well ahead, pedestrian safety, Proactive driving, racing on public roads, safe driving, school zones, speeding, stop signs, Uncategorized

I’ll often remind my kids to do their chores, their homework and to get ready for school or activities. I’ll often write myself notes to do things so I won’t forget. We often need reminders to do things. Even licensed drivers need constant reminders too, which is why I write these driving articles. Speed limit…

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May 21 2013 May 21, 2013 March 5, 2017 No Comment by safedriver

Is this parking lot rage?

Posted in angry driving, common sense, cooperative driving, defensive driving, driver risk taking, driving articles, driving attitude, driving manners, etiquette, parking, parking lots, parking manners, respect, road rage, safe driving, Uncategorized

I was brought up in such a way to respect other people. There should be no time when my actions should be considered as selfish actions as an inconvenience other people. For example, I will often hold the door open for someone who is following me or has their hands full that opening the door…

Apr 21 2013 April 21, 2013 March 5, 2017 No Comment by safedriver

Peer pressure…how well do you handle it?

Posted in angry driving, collisions, common sense, communicating, cooperative driving, defensive driving, distracted driving, driver responsibility, driver risk taking, driver training, driver's license, driving articles, driving fears, driving habits, driving instructor, driving role model, driving skills, learning to drive, passenger safety, peer pressure, practising driving skills, responsible driving, risk taking, road rage, running a traffic light, safe driving, smooth driving, Uncategorized

I’ve been around kids regularly ever since I’ve been a kid. Some people would even say I’m still a kid. I’m hoping that’s a good thing. I also have a habit of watching people. I like to see how people in general cooperate and interact with others around them. To some people, they seem to…

Apr 20 2013 April 20, 2013 March 5, 2017 No Comment by safedriver

Take advantage of what you’ve got

Posted in collision free driving, common sense, defensive driving, driver risk taking, driver stress, driver training, driver visibility, driving articles, driving habits, Driving in traffic, driving skills, flow of traffic, freeway driving, lane of least resistance, looking well ahead, passing, planning your route, Proactive driving, safe driving, sharing the road, tailgaters, Uncategorized

I love a bargain. If I don’t have to pay full price for something, I’m there. With four kids you learn to take advantage of things when you can to allow you to get ahead. I also try to get to where I’m going on time, if not early. I try to take advantage of…

Apr 08 2013 April 8, 2013 March 5, 2017 No Comment by safedriver

Parking in front of a hydrant…not a hot idea

Posted in common sense, cooperative driving, defensive driving, distracted driving, driver responsibility, driver risk taking, driver training, driving articles, driving attitude, driving habits, Driving in traffic, driving manners, driving role model, emergency vehicles, etiquette, parking manners, planning your route, respect, responsible driving, safe driving, Uncategorized

I’ve written many times how busy we tend to be within our daily lives. To many people, they’re often running late and will take chances to get themselves to their destination on time; or as close to it as possible. How many times have you found yourself running late and took chances that you knew…

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Category: common sense

Steady pressure wins the money

Drivers need to use logic and common sense…

Funeral processions…the need to know

Bump or hump; they do the same job

Is this parking lot rage?

Peer pressure…how well do you handle it?

Parking in front of a hydrant…not a hot idea

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