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

Saying sorry isn’t always good enough

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…

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 25 2011 March 25, 2011 March 5, 2017 No Comment by safedriver

You should pay if you crash

Posted in car insurance, collision free driving, cooperative driving, defensive driving, driver responsibility, driver risk taking, driver training, driving articles, driving basics, Driving in traffic, driving skills, insurance, Keeping a licence, learning to drive, passenger safety, practising driving skills, Proactive driving, responsible driving, risk taking, safe driving, sharing the road

For the past few years, I’ve tried to teach my kids more responsibility. The older they get, the easier it has been. For example, since my son has to pay for his own treats out of his babysitting money, he’s selective as to what he spends his money on. He doesn’t waste it as much…

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…

Feb 02 2011 February 2, 2011 March 5, 2017 No Comment by safedriver

Is there winter etiquette too?

Posted in cooperative driving, driving articles, driving manners, etiquette, parking, parking manners, sharing the road, winter driving, winter manners

I’ve written about driving manners and proper driving etiquette a few times over the years, but sometimes we need more frequent reminders to help the driving community become more driving friendly. This winter has been snow-filled for many communities. We spend so much time digging our vehicles out of snow and driving through snow, slush…

Jan 09 2011 January 9, 2011 March 5, 2017 No Comment by safedriver

Is Big Brother watching?

Posted in alternative to driving, common sense, cooperative driving, drinking and driving, driver responsibility, driver risk taking, driving articles, driving fatalities, driving stats, impaired driving, Keeping a licence, passenger safety, passion for safe driving, Proactive driving, responsible driving, risk taking, safe driving

There are so many media outlets in our society these days that it’s hard not to find out what’s going on in the world today. The internet is so strong, that the local and national TV news can be seen without watching a TV at all. You can also read the local and national newspaper…

Dec 27 2010 December 27, 2010 March 5, 2017 No Comment by safedriver

Drive-thru etiquette

Posted in common sense, cooperative driving, drive thru lanes, driver stress, driving articles, driving manners, eating while driving, etiquette

I’ve written in the past about the need to use the drive-thru or to park the vehicle and go inside to place your order ( http://bit.ly/bqWV9X ). Depending on your needs, you may split the times from doing either. I prefer to park and go inside, but if you feel you want to use the…

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