**A contributed post as written for The Safe Driver. Driving as an amputee is one of the most freeing experiences out there. Going out on the open road, or even visiting your local grocery store, is made that much more convenient when you have your own ride. With some specialized equipment and a few installations, you…
It’s no secret that road safety is my passion. Many of us have a passion. Some have a passion for cooking delicious foods, some for sports and others have a passion to do the best possible job while on their job. For those of us with a passion, it’s difficult to keep that passion to…
I’ve spent over 30 years in road safety, which has also grown into a passion for me. In my spare time I still spend time going to road safety events, reading up on new information and of course, writing articles so others can also benefit from this thing called driving. I was recently introduced to…
Let’s face facts, there are a lot of things we trust in our lives, especially when it comes to driving. We trust drivers will stop at red lights and not blow through the intersection, we expect drivers will check to see if it’s clear before changing lanes and we never expect to get into a…
Every now and then we’re faced with a surprise; and not a good kind of surprise like a birthday party, or tickets to the big game. Surprises that can put us into a panic are never a good thing. One of the worst kinds of surprises is the potential head on crash. Would you know…
When you speak with many experts in most any field, they’ll tell you preparation is an important part of success. That’s no different when it comes to winter driving survival. I often speak of how to drive in poor winter weather, but this time it’s more about preparation. Many drivers will often put some form…
Rules; we have them whether you like it or not. Rules as a kid growing up helped mold us into responsible adults. Rules in school helped to guide us while we were educated. And rules throughout our adult life help to keep us in line. After a while it seems we forget about some of…
I’ll sometimes be asked why I write about so many basic driving techniques. It’s simple; not everyone had these skills taught to them when they first learned to drive and others were taught them, but had completely forgotten them over their years of driving. Other reasons I write these types of articles – to get…