Category: driver risk taking

Jul 26 2013 July 26, 2013 March 5, 2017 No Comment by safedriver

Consider this a warning

We’ve grown up listening to warnings. Our parents warned us of what was dangerous to us and many products have warning labels on them. It’s helpful to have these warnings, provided you notice the warnings. The same can be said about driving. We have so many warning signs on our daily commute, but do you…

Jul 18 2013 July 18, 2013 March 5, 2017 No Comment by safedriver

Turning left can be safer

Posted in avoiding a rear crash, collision free driving, collisions, defensive driving, driver risk taking, driver training, driver visibility, driving articles, driving fatalities, driving fears, driving habits, Driving in traffic, driving skills, head on crash avoidance, learning to drive, left turns at traffic lights, passenger safety, Proactive driving, rear crash avoidance, risk taking, safe driving, turning left at lights

I love driving. Okay, that’s got to be one of the most obvious statements I can make if you’re a regular reader of my articles. One of the reasons I enjoy driving is the fact I create space around my vehicle to help me and my passengers remain safe. I also get to share these…

Jun 22 2013 June 22, 2013 March 5, 2017 No Comment by safedriver

Drivers need to use logic and common sense…

Posted in cognitive training, common sense, cooperative driving, defensive driving, driver responsibility, driver risk taking, driving articles, driving attitude, Driving in traffic, driving skills, flow of traffic, head on crash avoidance, lane markings, looking well ahead, passenger safety, planning your route, practising driving skills, Proactive driving, responsible driving, right of way, risk taking, road signs, safe driving, Uncategorized

Logic, common sense, practicality, judgement, reasoning… these words to me describes what a driver needs to make good choices behind the wheel. For the most part, drivers tend to have most of these…most of the time. How often do you use good logic while driving compared to lack of common sense? Think about it, the…

Jun 13 2013 June 13, 2013 March 5, 2017 No Comment by safedriver

Rain, rain go away…

Posted in Adjusting to vehicles, avoiding a rear crash, circle check, collision free driving, communicating, cooperative driving, defensive driving, distracted driving, driver responsibility, driver risk taking, driver training, driver visibility, driving articles, driving attitude, driving basics, driving habits, driving in the rain, Driving in traffic, driving skills, eyesight while driving, flow of traffic, learning to drive, looking well ahead, mirror use, Proactive driving, responsible driving, risk taking, safe driving, skid control, smooth driving, tailgaters, tire maintenance, Uncategorized, visibility, windshield wipers

Rain, rain, go away, come again another day. Remember that little song as a kid? I sometimes have that song in my head even as an adult. Mainly because there are things I need to do and the rain slows down my day. The main thing the rain does to many drivers is slow down…

Jun 04 2013 June 4, 2013 March 5, 2017 1 Comment by safedriver

Funeral processions…the need to know

Posted in being noticed, collision free driving, common sense, communicating, cooperative driving, defensive driving, distracted driving, driver responsibility, driver risk taking, driver stress, driving articles, driving directions, driving habits, Driving in traffic, driving manners, etiquette, funeral procession, headlight use, planning your route, Proactive driving, respect, right of way, risk taking, running a traffic light, safe driving, stop signs, Uncategorized

I recently had a long-time friend pass away. It was unexpected and was caused by a heart attack. I was able to attend the visitation but was unable to go to the funeral or travel to the cemetery for the burial. Ironically, I was also recently asked shortly afterwards about the responsibilities of drivers who…

May 21 2013 May 21, 2013 March 5, 2017 No Comment by safedriver

Is this parking lot rage?

Posted in angry driving, common sense, cooperative driving, defensive driving, driver risk taking, driving articles, driving attitude, driving manners, etiquette, parking, parking lots, parking manners, respect, road rage, safe driving, Uncategorized

I was brought up in such a way to respect other people. There should be no time when my actions should be considered as selfish actions as an inconvenience other people. For example, I will often hold the door open for someone who is following me or has their hands full that opening the door…

May 18 2013 May 18, 2013 March 5, 2017 No Comment by safedriver

No scream for ice cream

Posted in collision free driving, communicating, cooperative driving, defensive driving, driver responsibility, driver risk taking, driver training, driver visibility, driving articles, looking well ahead, pedestrian safety, safe driving, summer driving, Uncategorized

It’s that time of year; kids outside playing, having fun with their friends. With the nice weather comes more outside activities. As a father of four kids, I’m often tied up with getting involved with their activities such as coaching baseball, soccer and camping. Another common activity a lot of kids have is searching out…

May 07 2013 May 7, 2013 March 5, 2017 No Comment by safedriver

I just can’t see it

Posted in blocking intersections, collision free driving, collision scene, collisions, cooperative driving, defensive driving, driver responsibility, driver risk taking, driver training, driver visibility, driving articles, learning to drive, looking well ahead, pedestrian safety, Proactive driving, responsible driving, right of way, risk taking, safe driving, Uncategorized, visibility

I think we’ve all heard the saying “you can’t see the forest because of the trees”, but sometimes it should be “you can’t see the road because of the hedges”. Having good visibility is the key to entering intersections safely, but sometimes it can be tough to see clearly enough to proceed into intersection. What…

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Category: driver risk taking

Consider this a warning

Turning left can be safer

Drivers need to use logic and common sense…

Rain, rain go away…

Funeral processions…the need to know

Is this parking lot rage?

No scream for ice cream

I just can’t see it

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