Category: driver risk taking

Feb 11 2014 February 11, 2014 March 5, 2017 3 Comments by Scott Marshall

It’s your choice

Posted in common sense, defensive driving, driver risk taking, driver stress, driver training, driving around debris, driving articles, driving attitude, driving habits, how to drive, learning to drive, parking, parking lots, Proactive driving, responsible driving, risk taking, safe driving, smooth driving, winter driving

I remember a time when I was a kid when I got these great new running shoes. These shoes were white and had “racing stripes” down the side. I remember telling my mom they would help me run faster than ever! I even went into the backyard and showed her. I believed the “hype” of…

Jan 05 2014 January 5, 2014 March 5, 2017 No Comment by Scott Marshall

Winter driving “don’ts”

Posted in Adjusting to vehicles, anti lock brakes, collision free driving, common sense, defensive driving, driver risk taking, driver training, driving articles, driving basics, how to drive, learning to drive, safe driving, tire maintenance, tires, winter driving, winter tires

Growing up we would constantly hear from our parents all the things we couldn’t do. Don’t eat without washing your hands, don’t chew with your mouth open and don’t talk with your mouth full of food. As we become adults it’s apparent there are some drivers who need a list to remind them of what…

Dec 30 2013 December 30, 2013 April 17, 2018 No Comment by Scott Marshall

Never drop your guard

Posted in avoiding a rear crash, cognitive training, collision free driving, collision scene, collisions, defensive driving, driver responsibility, driver risk taking, driver training, driving articles, driving attitude, driving basics, driving habits, Driving in traffic, driving skills, how to drive, learning to drive, passenger safety, practising driving skills, Proactive driving, running a traffic light, safe driving

For those of you who are regular readers of my articles you know that I’ve just finished teaching my son how to drive. He recently got his license but we still talk about driving on a regular basis. We recently discussed how a driver we both knew was hit in the side of their vehicle…

Tags:amber lights collision free driving defensive driving disobeying rules How to drive

Dec 01 2013 December 1, 2013 March 5, 2017 No Comment by Scott Marshall

Living the dream, or just dreaming?

Posted in Canada's Worst Driver, collision free driving, collision scene, collisions, common sense, defensive driving, driver responsibility, driver risk taking, driver training, driving articles, driving attitude, driving fatalities, how to drive, learning to drive, passenger safety, passion for safe driving, Paul Walker death, racing on public roads, risk taking, safe driving, speeding, vehicle fire

I had a neighbour who would always answer me when I asked him how things were going for him by saying “I’m living the dream!” It’s not as common as we would like to live out our dreams. I have dreams too, but not all have become a reality. Some have, but not all. For…

Nov 12 2013 November 12, 2013 March 5, 2017 No Comment by Scott Marshall

We all need your help

Posted in avoiding a rear crash, collision free driving, collisions, common sense, cooperative driving, defensive driving, distracted driving, driver responsibility, driver risk taking, driver training, driving articles, driving attitude, driving basics, driving habits, Driving in traffic, driving skills, how to drive, rear crash avoidance, responsible driving, risk taking, road rage, safe driving, tailgaters

Let’s face it; we all need help every now and then. For some people, they know this but fail to ask others to help them. Is it pride? Is it laziness? Is it because they don’t fell there’s anyone capable enough to help them? Who knows, but if they need the help, why don’t they…

Tags:collision free driving defensive driving How to drive rear crash tailgating

Nov 02 2013 November 2, 2013 March 5, 2017 No Comment by Scott Marshall

High winds wreaks havoc with drivers

Posted in collision free driving, common sense, defensive driving, distracted driving, driver responsibility, driver risk taking, driving around debris, driving articles, driving skills, how to drive, learning to drive, risk taking, safe driving, staying in your lane

I’ll huff and I’ll puff and I’ll blow…well, you know the rest. It’s been pretty windy here lately and that wreaks havoc with drivers and pedestrians alike. Any time high winds are in the forecast we need to travel with more care. Do you drive differently during high winds? With the winds recently traveling up…

Oct 26 2013 October 26, 2013 March 5, 2017 4 Comments by Scott Marshall

Some of you may hazard to guess

Posted in Adjusting to vehicles, being noticed, collision free driving, communicating, cooperative driving, dashboard warning lights, defensive driving, driver responsibility, driver risk taking, driver training, driving articles, driving attitude, driving basics, driving habits, Driving in traffic, driving manners, etiquette, flow of traffic, how to drive, learning to drive, mirror use, Proactive driving, rear crash avoidance, safe driving, signaling, visibility

When I’m teaching my students how to drive at Young Drivers of Canada I’ll ask them to list the different ways they can communicate to other road users while driving. Most answers they give me include their signals, brake lights, head lights and of course the horn. Some of them are pretty knowledgeable and let…

Tags:checking the mirror while driving Young Drivers of Canada

Oct 20 2013 October 20, 2013 March 5, 2017 No Comment by Scott Marshall

Teen drivers put pressure on themselves…and their family

Posted in car insurance, common sense, demerit points, driver responsibility, driver risk taking, driver's license, driving articles, driving attitude, Driving in traffic, insurance, Keeping a licence, peer pressure, racing on public roads, respect, responsible driving, safe driving, speed traps

As a parent we all want the best for our kids. We do our best to raise them and show them what’s right and what’s wrong. They also learn these things in school and also in other organizations such as Scouts, sports and community volunteer organizations. Is that enough? When does raising our kids stop?…

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Category: driver risk taking

It’s your choice

Winter driving “don’ts”

Never drop your guard

Living the dream, or just dreaming?

We all need your help

High winds wreaks havoc with drivers

Some of you may hazard to guess

Teen drivers put pressure on themselves…and their family

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