Category: defensive driving

Apr 08 2015 April 8, 2015 April 9, 2021 No Comment by safedriver

You never find what you’re not looking for

Posted in cognitive training, cooperative driving, defensive driving, driver responsibility, driver training, driver visibility, driving articles, Driving in traffic, eyesight while driving, how to drive, learning to drive, road signs, safe driving, Uncategorized, visibility

I’ve talked to many people over the years about what makes someone a good driver. Many say its attitude. Others say good reaction time does the trick. Some will say proper training is the key. Well, those all play a role into whether or not you’re going to be a good driver, but let’s look…

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…

Mar 23 2015 March 23, 2015 March 5, 2017 3 Comments by safedriver

Driving into the sunset isn’t always romantic

Posted in defensive driving, driver training, driver visibility, driving articles, Driving in traffic, driving into the sun, how to drive, learning to drive, looking well ahead, safe driving, Uncategorized, visibility

Like most people, I enjoy having the bright sunshine compared to an overcast day anytime. Feeling the warmth on my face relaxes me and makes me happy…well, most of the time. Driving toward the bright sun isn’t always relaxing and driving into the sunset isn’t always romantic. Sometimes it can be blinding. Even though that’s…

Mar 14 2015 March 14, 2015 March 5, 2017 No Comment by safedriver

Are you ready to leave winter driving behind?

Posted in bicycle lanes, cooperative driving, cyclists, defensive driving, distracted driving, driver responsibility, driver training, driving articles, driving habits, Driving in traffic, driving near cyclists, how to drive, learning to drive, pedestrian safety, safe driving, spring fever, Uncategorized

As written for The Insurance Hunters. Please visit their blog. Well, it might finally be here – spring. We’ve had a long, cold winter and I think everyone is looking forward to nicer weather. Many people begin to feel happier when the temperatures begin to rise. When that happens, we also begin to see more…

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…

The Safe Driver

Category: defensive driving

You never find what you’re not looking for

How to avoid the perils of potholes

Driving into the sunset isn’t always romantic

Are you ready to leave winter driving behind?

Safe Driving Week should last a full year

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

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