Category: driving articles

Apr 30 2011 April 30, 2011 March 5, 2017 No Comment by safedriver

Saying sorry isn’t always good enough

Raising our kids is a full time job. We try to teach them right from wrong. With some luck, they’ll grow up to become a good person. Knowing right from wrong is part of growing up. Knowing when to apologize is also as important, but is it enough? As a driver, does saying “sorry” to…

Apr 26 2011 April 26, 2011 March 5, 2017 No Comment by safedriver

The lights are on, but nobody’s home

Posted in avoiding a rear crash, backing up, being noticed, circle check, collision free driving, communicating, dashboard warning lights, driver responsibility, driver risk taking, driver training, driver visibility, driving articles, headlight use, rear crash avoidance, responsible driving, safe driving, signaling, vehicle maintenance

I’m a pretty busy person these days. From the hours I spend at Young Drivers of Canada, to taking my kids to their activities, to spending time relaxing with my family; it fills my day, week, month and year. When I get a moment to myself, I try to take it and relax. Are you…

Apr 16 2011 April 16, 2011 March 5, 2017 No Comment by safedriver

Seatbelts aren’t decorations

Posted in common sense, crash test dummy, driver responsibility, driver risk taking, driver training, driving articles, driving fatalities, Driving in traffic, driving role model, driving stats, passenger safety, responsible driving, safe driving, seatbelts

My ears tend to perk up when I hear anything to do with driving. Whether it’s on the TV news, people having a conversation or in print, I listen carefully to what people are saying. Sometimes I use these methods to update my knowledge of driving techniques and changes to driving laws. Sometimes, I hear…

Apr 14 2011 April 14, 2011 March 5, 2017 No Comment by safedriver

Being a driving instructor is exciting and fun….seriously

Posted in common sense, driver training, driver's license, driving articles, driving habits, learning to drive, passenger safety, practising driving skills, risk taking, road signs, safe driving, signaling, smooth driving

I love my job as a driving instructor. I enjoy meeting people and spending time with people. I enjoy showing others how to improve their ability as a driver. There are many people who have told me they aren’t patient enough to teach someone how to drive. I think it’s fun, but every now and…

Apr 06 2011 April 6, 2011 March 5, 2017 No Comment by safedriver

Do you have Spring “driving” fever?

Posted in cleaning a car, driving articles, safe driving, spring fever, summer driving, vehicle maintenance

Spring fever; do you feel it? I love the spring season. The fresh air, the plants coming alive, better fuel economy and great driving music. You’ve got to love the driving music! I’ve started to witness more drivers getting spring fever. They’re driving with their windows down and arms hanging outside while they drive. Does…

Apr 04 2011 April 4, 2011 March 5, 2017 No Comment by safedriver

Seeing is believing

Posted in being noticed, collision free driving, common sense, driver responsibility, driver risk taking, driver training, driver visibility, driving articles, driving at night, eyesight while driving, myopia, risk taking, road signs, safe driving

As many people do, I wear glasses to drive. I’m near sighted, which means I can see things clearly when they are close to me. I read, write and eat with my glasses off but in order to see the movie, the TV, play sports or drive I need my glasses on. With the high…

Mar 28 2011 March 28, 2011 March 5, 2017 No Comment by safedriver

Think green, drive green

Posted in alternative to driving, buying a vehicle, carbon dioxide, common sense, cooperative driving, driving articles, Driving green, Driving in traffic, emissions, greenhouse gases, safe driving, vehicle maintenance

Spring is my favourite season of them all. I enjoy seeing how the leaves begin to turn green again. And with spring coming fast and everything waiting to turn green, I ask this question; do you drive green as well? I’m not asking if your vehicle is green. I’m asking if you think of the…

Mar 25 2011 March 25, 2011 March 5, 2017 No Comment by safedriver

You should pay if you crash

Posted in car insurance, collision free driving, cooperative driving, defensive driving, driver responsibility, driver risk taking, driver training, driving articles, driving basics, Driving in traffic, driving skills, insurance, Keeping a licence, learning to drive, passenger safety, practising driving skills, Proactive driving, responsible driving, risk taking, safe driving, sharing the road

For the past few years, I’ve tried to teach my kids more responsibility. The older they get, the easier it has been. For example, since my son has to pay for his own treats out of his babysitting money, he’s selective as to what he spends his money on. He doesn’t waste it as much…

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Category: driving articles

Saying sorry isn’t always good enough

The lights are on, but nobody’s home

Seatbelts aren’t decorations

Being a driving instructor is exciting and fun….seriously

Do you have Spring “driving” fever?

Seeing is believing

Think green, drive green

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