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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 15 2014 January 15, 2014 November 22, 2020 No Comment by Scott Marshall

Winter driving “do’s”

Posted in Adjusting to vehicles, being noticed, circle check, cleaning a car, collision free driving, communicating, defensive driving, distracted driving, driver stress, driver training, driver visibility, driving articles, driving attitude, driving basics, driving habits, headlight use, how to drive, learning to drive, safe driving, winter driving, winter driving clothing

I recently wrote about a few of the common things that drivers need to stop doing while driving in winter weather, so I thought it would be a good time to write about things that we, as drivers should do. To some, this may seem like common sense, but experience has shown me this isn’t…

Dec 11 2013 December 11, 2013 March 5, 2017 2 Comments by Scott Marshall

The final stage…

Posted in cognitive training, collision free driving, communicating, cooperative driving, defensive driving, driver responsibility, driver stress, driver training, driver's license, driving articles, driving attitude, driving basics, driving habits, Driving in traffic, driving instructor, driving skills, Graduated Licensing, how to drive, Keeping a licence, learning to drive, passion for safe driving, practising driving skills, respect, responsible driving, safe driving, Scott Marshall, smooth driving, Young Drivers of Canada

Life is about learning and enjoying. For many of us, learning new things and becoming proficient at them allows us to enjoy them more. This was the case for both my son and I when he was learning to drive. He was learning how to drive safely in a consistent manner and I was learning…

Nov 21 2013 November 21, 2013 March 5, 2017 No Comment by Scott Marshall

Is there value in “buses only” lanes?

Posted in alternative to driving, carbon dioxide, common sense, cooperative driving, defensive driving, distracted driving, driver stress, driving articles, Driving green, Driving in traffic, emissions, flow of traffic, fuel economy, greenhouse gases, how to drive, lane changes, lane markings, learning to drive, one way streets, road rage, safe driving

I’m a big supporter of my community and saving our environment. I will walk or ride my bike when I can and I also plan my trips so I can avoid wasting fuel, time and money. I look for ways to do that every day. However, when I see a waste that also affects many…

Oct 01 2013 October 1, 2013 February 6, 2021 4 Comments by Scott Marshall

Good deeds never go unnoticed

Posted in boosting a battery, cooperative driving, driver stress, driving articles, driving attitude, driving manners, driving role model, etiquette, respect, safe driving, Uncategorized, Young Drivers of Canada

I was always raised in such a way as to help others in need. I’ve been raising my kids to have the same beliefs. I firmly believe that if we help others, they’ll help others and the chain continues. It may not always continue, but I am an optimist and do believe some people continue…

Aug 12 2013 August 12, 2013 April 5, 2018 6 Comments by Scott Marshall

Is it an accident or a collision?

Posted in being noticed, cell phone law, cell phones, checking the mirror, cognitive training, collision free driving, collision scene, collisions, common sense, cooperative driving, defensive driving, distracted driving, driver responsibility, driver risk taking, driver stress, driver training, driving articles, driving attitude, driving fatalities, driving habits, Driving in traffic, driving skills, driving stats, driving words, head on crash avoidance, how to drive, learning to drive, looking well ahead, passenger safety, passion for safe driving, practising driving skills, Proactive driving, rear crash avoidance, responsible driving, running a traffic light, stop signs, Uncategorized, Young Drivers of Canada

We’ve grown up hearing how at times words can be hurtful. I’m sure we’ve all said things that we may regret later in life. We’ve also said things that essentially mean very little. I think it’s all about how you take what’s been said. To some people, words mean very little. They’re just words. To…

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…

Apr 20 2013 April 20, 2013 March 5, 2017 No Comment by safedriver

Take advantage of what you’ve got

Posted in collision free driving, common sense, defensive driving, driver risk taking, driver stress, driver training, driver visibility, driving articles, driving habits, Driving in traffic, driving skills, flow of traffic, freeway driving, lane of least resistance, looking well ahead, passing, planning your route, Proactive driving, safe driving, sharing the road, tailgaters, Uncategorized

I love a bargain. If I don’t have to pay full price for something, I’m there. With four kids you learn to take advantage of things when you can to allow you to get ahead. I also try to get to where I’m going on time, if not early. I try to take advantage of…

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