Category: driver risk taking

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 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 26 2011 February 26, 2011 March 25, 2022 4 Comments by safedriver

What do you do at the scene of a crash?

Posted in avoiding a rear crash, blocking intersections, car insurance, collision scene, common sense, driver responsibility, driver risk taking, driving articles, handling driving emergencies, safe driving, sharing the road

For some people, getting into a collision is part of life. I don’t agree with that as there are many things we, as drivers, can do to prevent it. Having a properly tuned vehicle prepared to drive in poor weather with proper tires is part of it. Being mentally ready is another huge part of…

Feb 18 2011 February 18, 2011 March 5, 2017 No Comment by safedriver

How NOT to exit a parking lot

Posted in backing up, common sense, driver responsibility, driver risk taking, driver stress, driving articles, driving basics, driving directions, driving skills, parking lots, parking manners, responsible driving, risk taking, road signs, safe driving

There have been times that we’re not always thinking straight. We make mistakes and that’s normal. If we try to take our time and make solid decisions, it can help us survive in this world. The same can be said about driving. Being distracted is a huge part of our society these days. Paying attention…

Feb 12 2011 February 12, 2011 March 5, 2017 No Comment by safedriver

Is there pressure to do the proper thing?

Posted in car insurance, common sense, demerit points, driver responsibility, driver risk taking, driving articles, Driving in traffic, driving role model, driving skills, Keeping a licence, racing on public roads, responsible driving, risk taking, safe driving, speeding

We have so much pressure on ourselves to do the proper thing these days. That pressure seems to start when we were kids as our parents checked up on us from time to time. Sometimes we end up making the wrong choices in life and if we’re lucky, we survive it. I’m sure you’ve done…

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Category: driver risk taking

Seatbelts aren’t decorations

Seeing is believing

Why live in a pot hole?

When is speeding acceptable?

How NOT to exit a parking lot

Is there pressure to do the proper thing?

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