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Aug 12 2015 August 12, 2015 November 26, 2020 5 Comments by safedriver

When you have a fear of speed…

Posted in Canada's Worst Driver, common sense, defensive driving, driver training, driving articles, driving basics, Driving in traffic, freeway driving, how to change lanes, how to drive, lane changes, learning to drive, merging on the freeway, safe driving

Throughout our lives we’ve always had to do things we never really wanted to do. We had to clean our rooms, eat our vegetables, visit the relatives we never really liked and be nice to our siblings. In many cases, these feelings of doing things we never like to do transfers over to us when…

Aug 03 2015 August 3, 2015 March 5, 2017 No Comment by safedriver

When a crash hits close to home…

Posted in collision free driving, cooperative driving, defensive driving, driver responsibility, driver risk taking, driver training, driving articles, driving attitude, driving basics, driving habits, Driving in traffic, driving skills, head on crash avoidance, how to drive, lane changes, lane markings, learning to drive, passenger safety, passing, responsible driving, risk taking, safe driving

One of the things I enjoy about heading up to the cottage for a vacation each year is the actual drive itself. Spending five hours behind the wheel with family creates good conversation and a relaxing time for me. Time at the cottage is very relaxing as well and we can’t wait to get there,…

Jul 22 2015 July 22, 2015 March 5, 2017 No Comment by safedriver

Are you a risk taker?

Posted in angry driving, collision free driving, cooperative driving, cyclists, defensive driving, driver responsibility, driver risk taking, driver training, driving articles, driving attitude, driving basics, driving habits, Driving in traffic, driving manners, driving skills, how to drive, lane changes, learning to drive, parking, parking lots, responsible driving, risk taking, safe driving, Uncategorized, Young Drivers of Canada

Are you a risk taker? I know that’s a bold question, but one I think we need to ask ourselves from time to time. Smart risk takers in business grow their business and do well for themselves. Is there such a thing as a smart risk taker when it comes to driving? Let’s face facts;…

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Jul 14 2015 July 14, 2015 July 14, 2015 2 Comments by safedriver

Hips don’t lie…and neither do wheels

Posted in collision free driving, defensive driving, driver training, driving articles, driving basics, Driving in traffic, driving skills, how to change lanes, how to drive, lane changes, lane markings, learning to drive, safe driving, signaling, Uncategorized

I try to live my life in a proactive manner. You know, buying things before I need them, preparing for the worst before the worst happens. I do my best, but sometimes that doesn’t always happen. I take driving the same way. Why wait until the last moment to do something you know you should…

Jul 02 2015 July 2, 2015 March 5, 2017 5 Comments by safedriver

Has your driving mentality changed?

Posted in angry driving, collision free driving, cooperative driving, defensive driving, distracted driving, driver responsibility, driver risk taking, driver stress, driver training, driving anxiety, driving attitude, driving basics, driving habits, driving manners, etiquette, how to drive, learning to drive, respect, responsible driving, safe driving, Uncategorized

As written for Driving in the Real World Let’s face facts; life is busy. We know that. We fill our lives with our jobs, family, friends, and adult responsibilities each and every day. It’s sometimes difficult to focus on the things we need to because we’re so busy. We also tend to take many things…

Jun 30 2015 June 30, 2015 March 5, 2017 No Comment by safedriver

Which month has the most vehicle crashes?

Posted in cell phones, collision free driving, defensive driving, distracted driving, drinking a beverage while driving, driver responsibility, driver risk taking, driver training, driver visibility, driving articles, driving fatalities, driving habits, Driving in traffic, driving skills, drowsy driving, how to drive, learning to drive, packing your vehicle, passenger safety, planning your route, safe driving, summer driving, Uncategorized, visibility

For years I would ask the question to drivers; which month of the year has the most vehicle crashes? Typically I would get December, January or February. But that’s not the case. Do you have any idea which month has the most crashes? How does July sound? After revealing the answer, I would often see…

Jun 10 2015 June 10, 2015 March 5, 2017 No Comment by safedriver

What you may or may not know about the vehicle you’re driving

Posted in Adjusting to vehicles, brake failure, collision free driving, communicating, defensive driving, driver responsibility, driver training, driver's license, driving articles, driving fatalities, Driving in traffic, driving skills, Keeping a licence, learning to drive, packing your vehicle, responsible driving, safe driving, towing a trailer, Uncategorized

Let’s face facts; road safety should be everyone’s concern. Even if you don’t drive, you still have to travel across roads as a pedestrian, cyclist or as a passenger in a vehicle. Being able to see the “big picture” is an advantage to all road users to help protect us all. The big picture is…

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May 24 2015 May 24, 2015 March 5, 2017 No Comment by safedriver

Setting up the side mirror – things to think about

Posted in avoiding a rear crash, bicycle lanes, checking the mirror, collision free driving, cyclists, defensive driving, driver responsibility, driver training, driving articles, driving habits, Driving in traffic, driving near cyclists, how to drive, lane changes, learning to drive, mirror use, safe driving, sharing the road, Uncategorized

This is the second part of a two-part series discussing side mirror setup. This isn’t about which is better and who should win this “battle”. It’s about making an informed choice to keep you, your passengers, your vehicle and other road users safe while driving. If you missed the first part, here it is; https://thesafedriver.ca/2015/05/21/setting-up-the-side-mirrors-part-one/…

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When you have a fear of speed…

When a crash hits close to home…

Are you a risk taker?

Hips don’t lie…and neither do wheels

Has your driving mentality changed?

Which month has the most vehicle crashes?

What you may or may not know about the vehicle you’re driving

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