Category: driving articles

Dec 03 2009 December 3, 2009 March 5, 2017 NoComment by safedriver

When should you learn to drive?

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As a driving instructor with Young Drivers of Canada for almost 22 years now, I’ve taught thousands of people how to drive. I’ve also logged over one million kms on all of my vehicles, both as a driver and instructor combined. Being in the vehicle feels awesome to me; whether it’s driving or instructing. I…

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Dec 02 2009 December 2, 2009 March 5, 2017 NoComment by safedriver

What’s your passion?

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I was recently asked why I write these articles for this site, newspapers, magazines and websites. It really made me think about it, so I took some time to put it all together. I have a passion. My passion has grown to become a large part of why I do what I do. My passion…

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Nov 27 2009 November 27, 2009 March 5, 2017 NoComment by Scott Marshall

Time to do it now!

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Don’t you just hate procrastinating? I was going to make a list of reasons why I procrastinate, but figured I’d do that later. Do we do that while driving? Do we wait until the last possible moment to do something, when we realize we should have done it sooner? I’m referring to drivers who are…

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Nov 26 2009 November 26, 2009 March 5, 2017 NoComment by Scott Marshall

Do you know your vehicle?

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One of the things I’ve noticed from many drivers is their lack of understanding of their vehicle’s length. I witness many drivers backing out of their parking space with a lot of room behind them, but they stop short and move forward while trying to leave their space. Since they don’t know their vehicle very…

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Nov 24 2009 November 24, 2009 November 23, 2020 NoComment by Scott Marshall

Slip sliding away…

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Since most of us tend to forget a variety of things over time, I thought this may be a good time to review how to get a grip. I’m not talking about getting a grip on reality; I’m talking about getting a grip on the road. Do you know what it takes to control a…

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Nov 19 2009 November 19, 2009 March 5, 2017 11Comments by Scott Marshall

How do you set up your mirrors?

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I’ve recently written an article for The Driver magazine outlining when the mirrors should be checked http://thesafedriver.ca/2009/10/08/how-often-should-you-check-your-mirror/ but here’s another debate to bring up; mirror set up. How should the mirrors be set up to give the driver the best advantage? The purpose of the mirrors is to allow the driver to be kept up…

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Nov 16 2009 November 16, 2009 March 5, 2017 NoComment by Scott Marshall

‘Tis the season…

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It’s that time of year again. Time to find a parking spot at the mall! How many times have you driven to the mall only to find it packed with vehicles and you have to park the furthest away from any door? Frustrating isn’t it? Maybe these tips will help us all. Let’s first decide…

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Nov 13 2009 November 13, 2009 March 5, 2017 NoComment by Scott Marshall

Take your time and creep…

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I’ve spent a lot of my years working with kids. I’ve coached sports, been a Boy Scouts leader and have raised kids of my own. I often see the same things from each of them; they always look where they aren’t going. One of my sons used to run and while doing so, he would…

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