Category: driving basics

May 10 2011 May 10, 2011 March 5, 2017 No Comment by safedriver

Parallel or paranoid…you decide

Posted in Adjusting to vehicles, Canada's Worst Driver, driver risk taking, driver training, driving articles, driving basics, driving skills, learning to drive, parallel parking, parking, practising driving skills, safe driving

What are some of the toughest things and most frightening things that drivers do? You may be thinking of merging onto the freeway, but that’s not it. You may be thinking of driving in heavy traffic, but that’s not it. I’m referring to the dreaded parallel park, or, as some people refer to it; the…

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May 02 2011 May 2, 2011 March 5, 2017 No Comment by safedriver

It’s never too late to change

Posted in backing up, collision free driving, common sense, defensive driving, driver responsibility, driver risk taking, driver training, driver visibility, driving articles, driving basics, driving fatalities, driving habits, driving in the rain, Driving in traffic, driving skills, parking, parking lots, pedestrian safety, Proactive driving, risk taking, safe driving

I know we’re in a hurry to do things these days. It’s part of our society to be busy. Part of the problem we have is that we run out of time to get everything done that we need to get done. Do you ever find yourself rushing around to get things done that you…

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…

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…

Oct 28 2010 October 28, 2010 March 5, 2017 No Comment by safedriver

Staying between the lines

Posted in circle check, collision free driving, common sense, driver risk taking, driver stress, driver training, driving articles, driving basics, driving skills, lane markings, learning to drive, parking, parking lots, responsible driving, risk taking, safe driving

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…

Oct 21 2010 October 21, 2010 March 5, 2017 No Comment by safedriver

Space, what space?

Posted in collision free driving, defensive driving, driver training, driving articles, driving basics, Driving in traffic, driving skills, freeway driving, merging on the freeway, one way streets, risk taking, safe driving, sharing the road

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…

Sep 18 2010 September 18, 2010 March 5, 2017 No Comment by safedriver

Did you know…

Posted in collision free driving, common sense, communicating, cooperative driving, driver training, driving articles, driving basics, Driving in traffic, driving manners, driving near cyclists, driving skills, learning to drive, one way streets, responsible driving, right of way, road signs, safe driving, signaling, turning left at lights

Over the many years as an instructor for Young Drivers of Canada I’ve been asked many questions. There are certain things that people have learned over the years, but they tend to forget them over time. Some drivers never really learn some basic driving information. This has allowed me to provide the summer rendition of…

Sep 14 2010 September 14, 2010 March 5, 2017 No Comment by safedriver

One way or two way?

Posted in collision free driving, common sense, defensive driving, distracted driving, driver responsibility, driver risk taking, driver stress, driver training, driving articles, driving basics, Driving in traffic, lane markings, learning to drive, one way streets, responsible driving, risk taking, road signs, safe driving

Sometimes we’re in so much of a hurry that we make poor choices in our life. As an example, how many of you have locked your keys in the car when you arrived late for an appointment? I used to carry a spare key in my wallet for times like that. But how can you…

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Category: driving basics

Parallel or paranoid…you decide

It’s never too late to change

How NOT to exit a parking lot

Staying between the lines

Did you know…

One way or two way?

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