Category: driving articles

Oct 28 2010 October 28, 2010 March 5, 2017 NoComment by safedriver

Staying between the lines

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We know there are things we’ve done in our past that we regret. Since we can’t go back in time, I try to think about my future actions before I do them. This is especially true when it comes to driving. How conscious are you of your driving actions? Are you aware of the repercussions…

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Oct 27 2010 October 27, 2010 March 5, 2017 NoComment by safedriver

Doing the right thing can save a life

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I was recently talking to new instructors when they asked how I get ideas for these articles. Most of the time I get ideas from people I speak with and from the media reports of crashes. Other times I see something happen and I take a photo of it. Keeping my camera handy always helps….

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Oct 25 2010 October 25, 2010 March 5, 2017 NoComment by safedriver

How many drivers really know what yielding means?

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Drivers across our country seem to have a different interpretation to a lot of driving rules. Most drivers won’t admit it, but I see it happen almost every day that I drive. The one that I witness most often is the difference between stopping and yielding. Is there a difference? When do you not have…

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Oct 24 2010 October 24, 2010 March 5, 2017 NoComment by safedriver

Lights on…action!

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Ever since the early 1990’s, Canadian made vehicles came equipped with automatic Daytime Running lights. These low wattage headlights came on as soon as the driver started the engine and released the parking brake. This was a good idea, but they weren’t very bright and would often burn out after just a few years; although…

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Oct 23 2010 October 23, 2010 March 5, 2017 NoComment by safedriver

Which rules do you follow?

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Raising my kids has been an adventure. They’re all old enough to recognize good from evil; most of the time. They will also tend to do a lot of things they see me do. You know the saying; monkey see – monkey do. Do you think kids will copy the bad things you do? I…

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Oct 21 2010 October 21, 2010 March 5, 2017 NoComment by safedriver

Space, what space?

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We all realize how important it is to keep space around our vehicles whenever we drive. Well, most of us realize this. Actually, probably only a handful of drivers know about this space issue. Are you one of the privileged few? I will often see drivers tailgate each other and that makes their driving more…

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Oct 12 2010 October 12, 2010 March 5, 2017 NoComment by safedriver

Don’t let your space be violated

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We all have a purpose when we enter a parking lot; to find a place to park. There’s really more to it than that. Parking lots are risky places to drive. People are leaving their spots with the hopes of escaping the crowds relatively unscathed. Pedestrians walk between vehicles so they can take less time…

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Oct 11 2010 October 11, 2010 March 5, 2017 NoComment by safedriver

The worst drivers are always near…

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I had the pleasure of being asked to participate in the Discovery Channel’s series Canada’s Worst Driver for their first 3 seasons. The drivers were interesting people. Most were friendly and polite and just nice people. But I have to tell you, those people are bad drivers and worse drivers in person. The common denominator…

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