Category: driver visibility

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

Which month has the most vehicle crashes?

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…

May 19 2015 May 19, 2015 March 5, 2017 No Comment by safedriver

Another episode of “did you know?”

Posted in driver training, driver visibility, driving articles, driving habits, Driving in traffic, driving skills, how to drive, learning to drive, Uncategorized

Life is always about learning something new. Sometimes we set out to find something new and other times it’s just as if it slaps us in the face. Well, instead of slapping yourself, I thought I would bring you a few things you may not have known in regards to driving. So, without further delay,…

May 04 2015 May 4, 2015 April 7, 2018 2 Comments by safedriver

It’s driving quiz time!

Posted in Adjusting to vehicles, avoiding a rear crash, checking the mirror, collision free driving, common sense, defensive driving, driver training, driver visibility, driving articles, driving habits, driving quiz, driving while fatigued, drowsy driving, fatigue, flow of traffic, freeway driving, how to drive, learning to drive, looking well ahead, merging on the freeway, mirror use, rear crash avoidance, safe driving, seatbelts, Uncategorized, windshield wipers

In today’s world, many people like to challenge themselves. Sometimes it’s through sports, or competitions, or even through education. So far I’ve done a couple of driving quizzes; one for commuters and a winter quiz. I thought it’s time for a quiz to see what kind of a driver you. How’s your general driving knowledge?…

Apr 08 2015 April 8, 2015 April 9, 2021 No Comment by safedriver

You never find what you’re not looking for

Posted in cognitive training, cooperative driving, defensive driving, driver responsibility, driver training, driver visibility, driving articles, Driving in traffic, eyesight while driving, how to drive, learning to drive, road signs, safe driving, Uncategorized, visibility

I’ve talked to many people over the years about what makes someone a good driver. Many say its attitude. Others say good reaction time does the trick. Some will say proper training is the key. Well, those all play a role into whether or not you’re going to be a good driver, but let’s look…

Mar 23 2015 March 23, 2015 March 5, 2017 3 Comments by safedriver

Driving into the sunset isn’t always romantic

Posted in defensive driving, driver training, driver visibility, driving articles, Driving in traffic, driving into the sun, how to drive, learning to drive, looking well ahead, safe driving, Uncategorized, visibility

Like most people, I enjoy having the bright sunshine compared to an overcast day anytime. Feeling the warmth on my face relaxes me and makes me happy…well, most of the time. Driving toward the bright sun isn’t always relaxing and driving into the sunset isn’t always romantic. Sometimes it can be blinding. Even though that’s…

Jan 17 2015 January 17, 2015 March 5, 2017 No Comment by safedriver

As a driver, do you…

Posted in avoiding a rear crash, checking the mirror, collision free driving, defensive driving, driver training, driver visibility, driving articles, driving attitude, driving basics, Driving in traffic, driving skills, eyesight while driving, how to change lanes, how to drive, lane changes, lane of least resistance, learning to drive, left turns at traffic lights, looking well ahead, mirror use, passenger safety, pedestrian safety, rear crash avoidance, safe driving, smooth driving, turning left at lights, Uncategorized

Being involved in road safety for almost 27 years has taught me to be specific. Training any driver of any experience level it always came down to explaining what I wanted them to do, not what I didn’t want them to do. Such as the old saying; “we don’t say don’t” when giving instructions. With…

Dec 20 2014 December 20, 2014 March 5, 2017 No Comment by safedriver

How to clean your headlight lens and other little things

Posted in cleaning a car, driver visibility, driving articles, fuel economy, headlight use, pumping gas, Uncategorized, visibility

There’s a lot we all know, but there are many little things we’re not aware of. Wow, that’s deep. I’ve met many intelligent people in my life. I’ve even taught many of them how to drive. But every now and then we find there are a few little things that can be helpful that many…

Nov 21 2014 November 21, 2014 December 23, 2020 2 Comments by safedriver

Take a break – stay awake

Posted in collision free driving, defensive driving, drinking a beverage while driving, driver responsibility, driver risk taking, driver visibility, driving articles, driving at night, driving fatalities, driving habits, Driving in traffic, driving skills, driving while fatigued, drowsy driving, fatigue, how to drive, learning to drive, passenger safety, safe driving, Uncategorized

As written for The Insurance Hunters. Please visit their blog. I sometimes wonder what life would be like if we weren’t so busy. Would we be bored or would we learn to become more relaxed? Whether you’re busy with your job, your family or your pastimes, it can take quite a toll on us and…

The Safe Driver

Category: driver visibility

Which month has the most vehicle crashes?

Another episode of “did you know?”

It’s driving quiz time!

You never find what you’re not looking for

Driving into the sunset isn’t always romantic

As a driver, do you…

How to clean your headlight lens and other little things

Take a break – stay awake

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