Category: driving articles

Mar 15 2011 March 15, 2011 March 5, 2017 No Comment by safedriver

Why live in a pot hole?

Posted in collision free driving, dashboard warning lights, distracted driving, driver responsibility, driver risk taking, driver training, driver visibility, driving articles, driving in the rain, Driving in traffic, handling driving emergencies, headlight failure, pot holes, responsible driving, risk taking, running a traffic light, safe driving, smooth driving, vehicle maintenance, winter driving

Looking after our vehicles is part of every vehicle owner’s job and driver’s job. Having a vehicle that’s running smoothly means it’ll be a safer vehicle to drive. Ensuring the brakes work properly for example means you can stop in an emergency if needed. Ensuring the wipers clear a smooth space across the windshield means…

Mar 09 2011 March 9, 2011 March 5, 2017 No Comment by safedriver

The sign of the times

Posted in Canada's Worst Driver, distracted driving, driver responsibility, driver training, driving articles, driving directions, learning to drive, pedestrian safety, responsible driving, road signs, safe driving

When I worked on Discovery Channel’s show Canada’s Worst Driver, we had a participant from season one that tried to read every sign visible to him. He thought that if it was placed on the side of the road, there must be a reason for it. For that reason, he tried to read every one…

Mar 07 2011 March 7, 2011 March 5, 2017 No Comment by safedriver

You CAN fight against Murphy’s Law and win

Posted in common sense, cooperative driving, driver stress, driving articles, Driving in traffic, driving near snow plows, driving role model, flow of traffic, risk taking, safe driving, sharing the road, winter manners

Things happen for a reason. We all know that. We don’t have to like it, but we should at least accept it. Our friend Murphy always keeps us on our toes. You know what I mean; Murphy’s Law seems to rule our lives too many times. Since Murphy’s Law always seems to rear its ugly…

Mar 02 2011 March 2, 2011 March 5, 2017 2 Comments by safedriver

When is speeding acceptable?

Posted in common sense, cooperative driving, driver risk taking, driving articles, driving fatalities, driving habits, Driving in traffic, flow of traffic, fuel economy, passenger safety, pedestrian safety, racing on public roads, risk taking, safe driving, speeding

There seems to be the debate again about the speed you must travel while driving along city streets and freeways. I was asked recently when it’s ok to speed. That can be a tough question to answer. For the most part, you really need to keep to the posted speed limit. Posted speeds are there…

Feb 27 2011 February 27, 2011 March 5, 2017 No Comment by safedriver

Looking back gives me better hindsight

Posted in car insurance, common sense, driver responsibility, driving articles, pumping gas, responsible driving, risk taking

I try to be a good person each day. I want to be a good husband, a good father, a good employee and of course, a good driver. Sometimes it’s difficult to do all those things. Emotions are a big part of our decision making abilities. They clog our abilities from making proper, safe decisions…

Feb 26 2011 February 26, 2011 March 25, 2022 4 Comments by safedriver

What do you do at the scene of a crash?

Posted in avoiding a rear crash, blocking intersections, car insurance, collision scene, common sense, driver responsibility, driver risk taking, driving articles, handling driving emergencies, safe driving, sharing the road

For some people, getting into a collision is part of life. I don’t agree with that as there are many things we, as drivers, can do to prevent it. Having a properly tuned vehicle prepared to drive in poor weather with proper tires is part of it. Being mentally ready is another huge part of…

Feb 18 2011 February 18, 2011 March 5, 2017 No Comment by safedriver

How NOT to exit a parking lot

Posted in backing up, common sense, driver responsibility, driver risk taking, driver stress, driving articles, driving basics, driving directions, driving skills, parking lots, parking manners, responsible driving, risk taking, road signs, safe driving

There have been times that we’re not always thinking straight. We make mistakes and that’s normal. If we try to take our time and make solid decisions, it can help us survive in this world. The same can be said about driving. Being distracted is a huge part of our society these days. Paying attention…

Feb 13 2011 February 13, 2011 March 5, 2017 No Comment by safedriver

Driver’s license photos tell a story

Posted in driver's license, driving articles, driving role model, Graduated Licensing, Keeping a licence

I’ve always had a difficult time posing for pictures. I could never really smile properly enough to make it a nice picture. My school pictures from when I was a kid proved it. The worst ones were the pictures taken when we were on vacation. No action shots there. We had to stand, make it…

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Category: driving articles

Why live in a pot hole?

The sign of the times

When is speeding acceptable?

Looking back gives me better hindsight

How NOT to exit a parking lot

Driver’s license photos tell a story

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