Category: defensive driving

Nov 25 2014 November 25, 2014 March 5, 2017 No Comment by safedriver

Win the parking lot battle

Posted in communicating, cooperative driving, defensive driving, driver training, driving articles, driving manners, driving skills, how to drive, parking, parking lots, parking manners, safe driving, Uncategorized

As written for The Insurance Hunters. Please visit their blog. There’s something we all do as drivers that many seem to overlook as being risky – driving through the dreaded parking lot during the holiday season. For many drivers during this time of year it becomes an all-out combat zone to find that one remaining…

Nov 21 2014 November 21, 2014 December 23, 2020 2 Comments by safedriver

Take a break – stay awake

Posted in collision free driving, defensive driving, drinking a beverage while driving, driver responsibility, driver risk taking, driver visibility, driving articles, driving at night, driving fatalities, driving habits, Driving in traffic, driving skills, driving while fatigued, drowsy driving, fatigue, how to drive, learning to drive, passenger safety, safe driving, Uncategorized

As written for The Insurance Hunters. Please visit their blog. I sometimes wonder what life would be like if we weren’t so busy. Would we be bored or would we learn to become more relaxed? Whether you’re busy with your job, your family or your pastimes, it can take quite a toll on us and…

Nov 11 2014 November 11, 2014 November 29, 2022 5 Comments by safedriver

How to save a buck…or a doe

Posted in collision free driving, defensive driving, driver training, driving articles, driving at night, headlight use, how to drive, learning to drive, Proactive driving, responsible driving, road signs, safe driving, Uncategorized

As drivers, we always have to be on the lookout for other vehicles, pedestrians and cyclists. In other words; all other road users. Sometimes we forget about the other road users – wildlife. Thousands and thousands of deer are struck and killed each year on our roads and many people are also killed or seriously…

Nov 05 2014 November 5, 2014 December 8, 2020 No Comment by safedriver

The winter driving quiz is here!

Posted in circle check, cooperative driving, defensive driving, driver risk taking, driver training, driving articles, driving basics, Driving in traffic, driving quiz, driving skills, driving staggered, flow of traffic, how to drive, learning to drive, safe driving, sharing the road, skid control, tire maintenance, tires, Uncategorized, winter driving, winter manners, winter tires

When it comes to winter driving most people deny they have any problems handling bad road conditions. Despite what we may think, winter weather comes and goes each year. We can’t do anything about the snow, ice and high winds, but we can learn to be prepared to make the best choices possible while driving….

Oct 28 2014 October 28, 2014 March 5, 2017 No Comment by safedriver

Let the kids enjoy Halloween – drive safely…if you need to drive

Posted in alternative to driving, being noticed, circle check, collision free driving, communicating, cooperative driving, defensive driving, distracted driving, driving articles, driving at night, Driving in traffic, Halloween tips, looking well ahead, pedestrian safety, Proactive driving, responsible driving, safe driving, Uncategorized, visibility

As written for The Insurance Hunters. Please visit their blog. Growing up, there are a few times of the year that kids really enjoy. Christmas, birthdays and of course, Halloween makes the list. Let’s not even talk about last day of school! These three favourite times of the year creates excitement galore for kids. Except…

Oct 23 2014 October 23, 2014 March 5, 2017 No Comment by safedriver

Can you believe 10 seasons of Canada’s Worst Driver?

Posted in alternative to driving, Canada's Worst Driver, car insurance, checking the mirror, collision free driving, common sense, cooperative driving, defensive driving, demerit points, distracted driving, drinking and driving, driver responsibility, driver risk taking, driver training, driver's license, driving articles, driving attitude, driving basics, driving fatalities, driving habits, Driving in traffic, driving manners, how to drive, Keeping a licence, learning to drive, passenger safety, pedestrian safety, racing on public roads, responsible driving, road rage, safe driving, sharing the road, Uncategorized

One of the most common conversation topics many people can relate to is the weather. If we had no weather, many people would just stop making small-talk with others. It’s a common element within our society. Something else millions of people can relate to is bad drivers. We’ve all seen them, been in the same…

Oct 22 2014 October 22, 2014 May 12, 2017 No Comment by safedriver

Why would I check my mirror? I’ve already been there.

Posted in avoiding a rear crash, checking the mirror, collision free driving, defensive driving, driver training, driver visibility, driving articles, driving basics, driving habits, Driving in traffic, driving near cyclists, driving skills, how to drive, lane changes, learning to drive, Proactive driving, rear crash avoidance, safe driving, tailgaters, turning left at lights, turning right, Uncategorized

Let’s face it; we tend to look at ourselves in the mirror. It’s not really about being vain. It’s more like wanting to know that you look presentable without having any food still stuck in your teeth. Some people check the mirror to see if their hair is still looking good. I don’t have that…

Oct 14 2014 October 14, 2014 March 5, 2017 3 Comments by safedriver

When did blocking drivers become a driving skill?

Posted in angry driving, collision free driving, common sense, cooperative driving, defensive driving, driver training, driving articles, driving attitude, driving habits, Driving in traffic, driving manners, driving skills, etiquette, how to drive, lane changes, Proactive driving, road rage, safe driving, sharing the road, Uncategorized

Ever since I was a kid I was taught manners. I was encouraged to say please and thank you and hold the door open for the next person. It’s something I also have taught my kids. I take pride in that and it’s a great feeling when someone comments to me at how polite and…

The Safe Driver

Category: defensive driving

Win the parking lot battle

Take a break – stay awake

How to save a buck…or a doe

Let the kids enjoy Halloween – drive safely…if you need to drive

Why would I check my mirror? I’ve already been there.

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