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Jan 05 2013 January 5, 2013 March 5, 2017 3Comments by safedriver

A glimpse of a classic

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For the most part, I do like surprises. Good surprises especially. I recently had one that still has me smiling. I had taken my snow blower in to be repaired and a friend of mine suggested a retired mechanic to do the work. When it was time to pick it up, I went with my…

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Jan 03 2013 January 3, 2013 April 6, 2018 NoComment by safedriver

Every now and then we may need a boost

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Every now and then we all need a boost. Sometimes it’s an emotional boost from friends and family, but other times it’s a boost to get your vehicle running. Sometimes it’s both. Knowing how to properly boost a battery can save you time and frustration. How much do you know about boosting someone’s…battery? Luckily I…

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Dec 30 2012 December 30, 2012 March 5, 2017 NoComment by safedriver

Sometimes it’s better to give than take

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We’ve all learned as kids to share things and work together with others. For those who play team sports, you’ve learned the same things from your coaches. Quite often, we can benefit by working together as opposed to working as individuals. The same can be said while driving. But, how can you work together with…

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Dec 14 2012 December 14, 2012 March 5, 2017 NoComment by safedriver

Did you know….

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Living in a household with 4 kids, they will often learn things in school and then try to stump the rest of us when they get home with their new found information. I try to do the same things when I’m teaching students at Young Drivers of Canada, whether they are new drivers or seasoned…

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Dec 12 2012 December 12, 2012 March 5, 2017 NoComment by safedriver

Learning to drive in winter is a smart idea

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A comment that we often hear is “Why should I learn to drive in the winter when the summer is so much nicer”. That may be true, but wouldn’t it be better to learn how to accelerate, brake and steer when road conditions are not normal when you can have an instructor sitting beside you?…

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Dec 04 2012 December 4, 2012 March 5, 2017 NoComment by safedriver

For drivers, what IS considered normal?

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One of the common questions I’ve been asked by students I’m teaching at Young Drivers of Canada is “What is normal?” It seems to be a simple question, doesn’t it? I’ve answered it as ‘the same as always’ or ‘routine’. How often is something referred to as being normal compared to not normal? Do you…

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Dec 01 2012 December 1, 2012 March 5, 2017 NoComment by safedriver

If our cars were sponge…

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As a teaching tool for Young Drivers of Canada in the classroom we have magnetic cars which are made of sponge. A lot of my students think they’re cool and funny and often want to play with them during breaks and lunch. My students and I were talking about them during break recently when one…

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Nov 30 2012 November 30, 2012 March 5, 2017 NoComment by safedriver

Winter driving is so… mental!

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As written in the Hamilton Mountain News for the November 22, 2012 edition. http://www.hamiltonnews.com/opinion/columns/community-column-mental-preparation-key-to-safe-winter-driving/ Like most people, I hate making mistakes. I get somewhat annoyed when I’ve forgotten something important. This is especially true when it’s something I do quite often. Do you ever feel the same way? Maybe I’m a procrastinator or maybe I’m just…

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