Category: driving articles

Feb 11 2014 February 11, 2014 March 5, 2017 3Comments by Scott Marshall

It’s your choice

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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…

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Jan 23 2014 January 23, 2014 March 5, 2017 2Comments by Scott Marshall

How to fail your road test

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As most people I come to meet through Young Drivers of Canada they want to pass their road test and get their driver’s licence as soon as possible. Some of the students I’ve taught over the years actually want to drive safely. Passing the road test is just a step for them. Good thinking in…

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Jan 15 2014 January 15, 2014 November 22, 2020 NoComment by Scott Marshall

Winter driving “do’s”

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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…

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Jan 10 2014 January 10, 2014 March 5, 2017 7Comments by Scott Marshall

How much should you clear off?

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I know we’re in a hurry these days, or so it seems. We tend to exaggerate how long things will take us to complete so we cut corners and take chances. The reality is that these chances can affect us and those around us more than we may think. This is certain when it comes…

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Jan 05 2014 January 5, 2014 March 5, 2017 NoComment by Scott Marshall

Winter driving “don’ts”

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Growing up we would constantly hear from our parents all the things we couldn’t do. Don’t eat without washing your hands, don’t chew with your mouth open and don’t talk with your mouth full of food. As we become adults it’s apparent there are some drivers who need a list to remind them of what…

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Dec 30 2013 December 30, 2013 April 17, 2018 NoComment by Scott Marshall

Never drop your guard

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For those of you who are regular readers of my articles you know that I’ve just finished teaching my son how to drive. He recently got his license but we still talk about driving on a regular basis. We recently discussed how a driver we both knew was hit in the side of their vehicle…

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Dec 27 2013 December 27, 2013 March 5, 2017 NoComment by Scott Marshall

Parking is part of driving too

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When most people learn to drive they focus their attention on getting from point A to point B. They do their best to make the correct choices to allow them to reach their destination. But what happens after they get there? Do they make the proper choices in the parking lot? At Young Drivers of…

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Dec 12 2013 December 12, 2013 November 10, 2020 NoComment by Scott Marshall

All-season tires, winter tires or all-weather tires?

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For many years there has been a debate whether all-season tires are just as good as winter tires. Many years ago we used to call the winter tire the snow tire. Most tire companies fail to offer a snow tire any longer. The winter season not only brings snow and ice, but also cold temperatures….

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