Category: defensive driving

Jul 14 2015 July 14, 2015 July 14, 2015 2Comments by safedriver

Hips don’t lie…and neither do wheels

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I try to live my life in a proactive manner. You know, buying things before I need them, preparing for the worst before the worst happens. I do my best, but sometimes that doesn’t always happen. I take driving the same way. Why wait until the last moment to do something you know you should…

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Jul 02 2015 July 2, 2015 March 5, 2017 5Comments by safedriver

Has your driving mentality changed?

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As written for Driving in the Real World Let’s face facts; life is busy. We know that. We fill our lives with our jobs, family, friends, and adult responsibilities each and every day. It’s sometimes difficult to focus on the things we need to because we’re so busy. We also tend to take many things…

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Jun 30 2015 June 30, 2015 March 5, 2017 NoComment by safedriver

Which month has the most vehicle crashes?

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For years I would ask the question to drivers; which month of the year has the most vehicle crashes? Typically I would get December, January or February. But that’s not the case. Do you have any idea which month has the most crashes? How does July sound? After revealing the answer, I would often see…

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Jun 10 2015 June 10, 2015 March 5, 2017 NoComment by safedriver

What you may or may not know about the vehicle you’re driving

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Let’s face facts; road safety should be everyone’s concern. Even if you don’t drive, you still have to travel across roads as a pedestrian, cyclist or as a passenger in a vehicle. Being able to see the “big picture” is an advantage to all road users to help protect us all. The big picture is…

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May 24 2015 May 24, 2015 March 5, 2017 NoComment by safedriver

Setting up the side mirror – things to think about

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This is the second part of a two-part series discussing side mirror setup. This isn’t about which is better and who should win this “battle”. It’s about making an informed choice to keep you, your passengers, your vehicle and other road users safe while driving. If you missed the first part, here it is; https://thesafedriver.ca/2015/05/21/setting-up-the-side-mirrors-part-one/…

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May 21 2015 May 21, 2015 March 5, 2017 NoComment by safedriver

Setting up the side mirrors – part one

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Sometimes change is good. Doing the same thing all the time can become quite boring at times, so switching things up to add spice in our lives can be a good thing. However, change just for the sake of change isn’t always a good thing. We have to weigh out the advantages and disadvantages with…

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

It’s driving quiz time!

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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?…

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

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

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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,…

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