Driving in adverse conditions is something all drivers do. Whether it happens to be rain, snow, fog, or even bright sunshine, it’s something that all drivers experience on occasion. However, there is a more common adverse driving condition that seems to be overlooked – driving at night. Keep in mind that speed limits are set…
It’s a fact, I have myopia. Don’t worry, it’s not contagious. It actually means I have nearsightedness. As most people with nearsightedness, I wear corrective lenses to deal with this. For those who may not realize, they may also have a form of nearsightedness called night myopia. It can also be treated, but it should…
As written for The Insurance Hunters. Please visit their blog. I sometimes wonder what life would be like if we weren’t so busy. Would we be bored or would we learn to become more relaxed? Whether you’re busy with your job, your family or your pastimes, it can take quite a toll on us and…
As drivers, we always have to be on the lookout for other vehicles, pedestrians and cyclists. In other words; all other road users. Sometimes we forget about the other road users – wildlife. Thousands and thousands of deer are struck and killed each year on our roads and many people are also killed or seriously…
As written for The Insurance Hunters. Please visit their blog. Growing up, there are a few times of the year that kids really enjoy. Christmas, birthdays and of course, Halloween makes the list. Let’s not even talk about last day of school! These three favourite times of the year creates excitement galore for kids. Except…
I enjoy teaching and spending time with people. It’s been fun teaching my own son how to drive and recently he had a chance to drive on a dark rural road at night. I know many people would refuse that type of drive, but he actually asked to drive as we were heading off to…
April 2013 marks 25 years as a driving instructor with Young Drivers of Canada. It’s quite a milestone in my eyes, but I never thought I would accomplish as much as a driving instructor as I’ve done thus far. When I began in 1988 I had a love of driving and of cars. I also…
As a sports fan you often hear how the athletes will anticipate what the other players may do before they do it. They can see the signs of the play based on the actions of the other players and respond early. It’s a good skill to have as an athlete, but also a good skill…