Category: driver responsibility

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…

Apr 26 2011 April 26, 2011 March 5, 2017 No Comment by safedriver

The lights are on, but nobody’s home

Posted in avoiding a rear crash, backing up, being noticed, circle check, collision free driving, communicating, dashboard warning lights, driver responsibility, driver risk taking, driver training, driver visibility, driving articles, headlight use, rear crash avoidance, responsible driving, safe driving, signaling, vehicle maintenance

I’m a pretty busy person these days. From the hours I spend at Young Drivers of Canada, to taking my kids to their activities, to spending time relaxing with my family; it fills my day, week, month and year. When I get a moment to myself, I try to take it and relax. Are you…

Apr 16 2011 April 16, 2011 March 5, 2017 No Comment by safedriver

Seatbelts aren’t decorations

Posted in common sense, crash test dummy, driver responsibility, driver risk taking, driver training, driving articles, driving fatalities, Driving in traffic, driving role model, driving stats, passenger safety, responsible driving, safe driving, seatbelts

My ears tend to perk up when I hear anything to do with driving. Whether it’s on the TV news, people having a conversation or in print, I listen carefully to what people are saying. Sometimes I use these methods to update my knowledge of driving techniques and changes to driving laws. Sometimes, I hear…

Apr 04 2011 April 4, 2011 March 5, 2017 No Comment by safedriver

Seeing is believing

Posted in being noticed, collision free driving, common sense, driver responsibility, driver risk taking, driver training, driver visibility, driving articles, driving at night, eyesight while driving, myopia, risk taking, road signs, safe driving

As many people do, I wear glasses to drive. I’m near sighted, which means I can see things clearly when they are close to me. I read, write and eat with my glasses off but in order to see the movie, the TV, play sports or drive I need my glasses on. With the high…

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 15 2011 March 15, 2011 March 5, 2017 No Comment by safedriver

Why live in a pot hole?

Posted in collision free driving, dashboard warning lights, distracted driving, driver responsibility, driver risk taking, driver training, driver visibility, driving articles, driving in the rain, Driving in traffic, handling driving emergencies, headlight failure, pot holes, responsible driving, risk taking, running a traffic light, safe driving, smooth driving, vehicle maintenance, winter driving

Looking after our vehicles is part of every vehicle owner’s job and driver’s job. Having a vehicle that’s running smoothly means it’ll be a safer vehicle to drive. Ensuring the brakes work properly for example means you can stop in an emergency if needed. Ensuring the wipers clear a smooth space across the windshield means…

Mar 09 2011 March 9, 2011 March 5, 2017 No Comment by safedriver

The sign of the times

Posted in Canada's Worst Driver, distracted driving, driver responsibility, driver training, driving articles, driving directions, learning to drive, pedestrian safety, responsible driving, road signs, safe driving

When I worked on Discovery Channel’s show Canada’s Worst Driver, we had a participant from season one that tried to read every sign visible to him. He thought that if it was placed on the side of the road, there must be a reason for it. For that reason, he tried to read every one…

Feb 27 2011 February 27, 2011 March 5, 2017 No Comment by safedriver

Looking back gives me better hindsight

Posted in car insurance, common sense, driver responsibility, driving articles, pumping gas, responsible driving, risk taking

I try to be a good person each day. I want to be a good husband, a good father, a good employee and of course, a good driver. Sometimes it’s difficult to do all those things. Emotions are a big part of our decision making abilities. They clog our abilities from making proper, safe decisions…

The Safe Driver

Category: driver responsibility

Saying sorry isn’t always good enough

The lights are on, but nobody’s home

Seatbelts aren’t decorations

Seeing is believing

Why live in a pot hole?

The sign of the times

Looking back gives me better hindsight

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