Category: driving articles

Jul 24 2015 July 24, 2015 February 17, 2021 NoComment by safedriver

Where should the kids sit?

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Raising my four kids has been very demanding, exciting and fun. It’s no secret we lead a busy life with all of their activities. Being in the vehicle is something my kids have learned to accept and deal with…and so have I. knowing where the kids should sit is important for their safety. Protecting our…

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Jul 22 2015 July 22, 2015 March 5, 2017 NoComment by safedriver

Are you a risk taker?

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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 2Comments by safedriver

Hips don’t lie…and neither do wheels

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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…

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Jun 30 2015 June 30, 2015 March 5, 2017 NoComment by safedriver

Which month has the most vehicle crashes?

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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…

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Jun 10 2015 June 10, 2015 March 5, 2017 NoComment by safedriver

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

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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 NoComment by safedriver

Setting up the side mirror – things to think about

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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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May 21 2015 May 21, 2015 March 5, 2017 NoComment by safedriver

Setting up the side mirrors – part one

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Sometimes change is good. Doing the same thing all the time can become quite boring at times, so switching things up to add spice in our lives can be a good thing. However, change just for the sake of change isn’t always a good thing. We have to weigh out the advantages and disadvantages with…

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May 19 2015 May 19, 2015 March 5, 2017 NoComment by safedriver

Another episode of “did you know?”

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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,…

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