Category: driving basics

May 29 2010 May 29, 2010 March 5, 2017 No Comment by safedriver

Peek-a-boo, I see you!

Posted in common sense, cooperative driving, driver responsibility, driver risk taking, driver stress, driver training, driving articles, driving basics, Driving in traffic, driving skills, racing on public roads, responsible driving, risk taking, safe driving, speeding

Do you remember playing “hide and seek” as a child? My kids still play it and seem to enjoy playing that game. I haven’t played it as an adult and don’t really feel the urge to play it any time soon. However, I have seen adults play “hide and seek” lately and it may seem…

May 26 2010 May 26, 2010 March 5, 2017 No Comment by safedriver

Are you an open-minded skeptic?

Posted in Canada's Worst Driver, collision free driving, common sense, driver responsibility, driver training, driving articles, driving basics, Driving in traffic, driving skills, safe driving

I spend so much of my time teaching people, whether it’s new drivers, new instructors, new classroom teachers or even kids in sports, it’s always an eye-opening experience. I enjoy this part of my life very much, but sometimes I find people aren’t ready to learn new things. It’s always difficult to teach someone who…

Apr 13 2010 April 13, 2010 March 5, 2017 No Comment by safedriver

I learned to drive when I was a kid

Posted in common sense, cooperative driving, distracted driving, driver risk taking, driver training, driving articles, driving basics, driving skills, learning to drive, mirror use, passenger safety, pedestrian safety, responsible driving, risk taking, safe driving

I’ve learned a lot of things when I was a kid. My parents did a good job in teaching me life lessons. I use my manners and try to think of the consequences of my actions before I do them. Yes, I’ve done some things in my life that I’ve regretted, but I did learn…

Apr 08 2010 April 8, 2010 March 5, 2017 No Comment by safedriver

Ignore or respond?

Posted in brake failure, collision free driving, common sense, driver responsibility, driver training, driving articles, driving basics, driving in the rain, driving skills, Proactive driving, racing on public roads, responsible driving, road signs, safe driving, speeding

In every jurisdiction you need to do a written test or rules of the road and a test of road signs if you want to get your beginner’s license. To help prepare new drivers, it’s always recommended to review the local driver’s handbook or website. Knowing the rules of the road and what each sign…

Apr 07 2010 April 7, 2010 March 5, 2017 4 Comments by safedriver

A top list of driving no no’s

Posted in common sense, distracted driving, driver responsibility, driver risk taking, driving articles, driving basics, Driving in traffic, driving skills, learning to drive, passenger safety, Proactive driving, responsible driving, safe driving

My youngest son and I were talking about drivers the other day and he thought it would be fun to make a list of the top things you shouldn’t do while driving. We all know that texting and talking on your cell phone is a major problem while driving and is very obvious to many…

Mar 24 2010 March 24, 2010 March 5, 2017 No Comment by safedriver

Back to basics…

Posted in driver responsibility, driver risk taking, driver training, driving articles, driving basics, Driving in traffic, driving skills, learning to drive, practising driving skills, responsible driving, safe driving, steering techniques

I can’t help it. I admit I have a problem. I watch drivers and can’t fully understand why some people drive the way they do. There’s no logic in what they do and if they haven’t gotten into a collision yet, they’re probably close to it. I’m pretty sure they didn’t drive that way when…

Jun 02 2009 June 2, 2009 March 5, 2017 No Comment by safedriver

Do you trust me?

Posted in being noticed, common sense, communicating, defensive driving, distracted driving, driver responsibility, driver risk taking, driver training, driving articles, driving basics, driving habits, Driving in traffic, driving near trucks, driving skills, learning to drive, left turns at traffic lights, rear crash avoidance, responsible driving, right of way, risk taking, running a traffic light, safe driving, sharing the road

We were brought up learning not to trust other people. We couldn’t talk to strangers, go for rides with strangers or take candy from strangers. (Although I’m sure Halloween confuses small kids, don’t you think?) So, with all of this concern regarding strangers, why do we trust strangers when we drive? One of the most…

Jun 02 2009 June 2, 2009 June 2, 2009 3 Comments by safedriver

Stop or slow, what’s the difference?

Posted in cooperative driving, defensive driving, driver responsibility, driver training, driving articles, driving attitude, driving basics, driving habits, driving skills, learning to drive, pedestrian safety, road signs, safe driving, stop signs

I was speaking recently to a licensed driver who had a few driving problems. I had taken him out for a driving evaluation and noticed he rolled his stops. He wasn’t aware he was doing that until I explained what he was doing. Do you roll stops as well? Maybe you do, but aren’t sure….

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Category: driving basics

Peek-a-boo, I see you!

Are you an open-minded skeptic?

I learned to drive when I was a kid

Ignore or respond?

A top list of driving no no’s

Back to basics…

Stop or slow, what’s the difference?

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