Category: driver stress

Jun 28 2009 June 28, 2009 June 28, 2009 NoComment by safedriver

Are we getting better?

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I was recently looking over the Transport Canada statistics to see how we’ve done with road safety. Some things have improved, but other things have gotten worse. I still shake my head about these statistics and wonder how we can get better and reduce serious injury and fatalities. The latest statistics come from 2006. If…

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Jun 21 2009 June 21, 2009 June 21, 2009 NoComment by safedriver

Can you help save a life?

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As seen in The Driver magazine in the May/June 2009 issue. http://thedrivermagazine.com/2009/help-save-a-life-%e2%80%93-let-emergency-vehicles-pass-safely/ How You Can Help Save a Life By Scott Marshall         As a driving instructor for Young Drivers of Canada over the past 21 years, I’ve been in the car with many people, as can be well expected. Many people feel that my…

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Jun 11 2009 June 11, 2009 June 11, 2009 NoComment by safedriver

Is it really freedom?

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When I’m teaching new drivers I will ask them why they are taking our training course. Most of their answers are to get their license, to learn to drive safely and to gain confidence. Lately, I’ve had the answer of “to get my freedom”. Does driving for you mean you’ve got freedom? For the most…

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