Category: driving habits

May 04 2015 May 4, 2015 April 7, 2018 2 Comments by safedriver

It’s driving quiz time!

Posted in Adjusting to vehicles, avoiding a rear crash, checking the mirror, collision free driving, common sense, defensive driving, driver training, driver visibility, driving articles, driving habits, driving quiz, driving while fatigued, drowsy driving, fatigue, flow of traffic, freeway driving, how to drive, learning to drive, looking well ahead, merging on the freeway, mirror use, rear crash avoidance, safe driving, seatbelts, Uncategorized, windshield wipers

In today’s world, many people like to challenge themselves. Sometimes it’s through sports, or competitions, or even through education. So far I’ve done a couple of driving quizzes; one for commuters and a winter quiz. I thought it’s time for a quiz to see what kind of a driver you. How’s your general driving knowledge?…

Apr 27 2015 April 27, 2015 March 5, 2017 No Comment by safedriver

I encourage you to try this

Posted in Canada's Worst Driver, cooperative driving, driver stress, driver training, driving anxiety, driving articles, driving attitude, driving fears, driving habits, how to drive, learning to drive, safe driving, Uncategorized

For the more than 27 years that I’ve been a driving instructor with Young Drivers of Canada I’ve been known as a supporter; someone who encourages others to do their best. To be honest, there are some days it can be difficult to encourage others. Regardless, I still feel it’s important to do. Are you…

Mar 31 2015 March 31, 2015 March 5, 2021 1 Comment by safedriver

Getting more value from your vehicle starts with you

Posted in dashboard warning lights, driver training, driving articles, driving basics, driving habits, fuel economy, how to drive, learning to drive, looking well ahead, pumping gas, safe driving, smooth driving, Uncategorized

Getting good value from the things you have is important to just about everyone. There are so many things people do to try to save money, including buying things they need when they are on sale, using coupons and perhaps using discount stores. Everyone needs to have a spare car key, but aren’t always sure…

Mar 14 2015 March 14, 2015 March 5, 2017 No Comment by safedriver

Are you ready to leave winter driving behind?

Posted in bicycle lanes, cooperative driving, cyclists, defensive driving, distracted driving, driver responsibility, driver training, driving articles, driving habits, Driving in traffic, driving near cyclists, how to drive, learning to drive, pedestrian safety, safe driving, spring fever, Uncategorized

As written for The Insurance Hunters. Please visit their blog. Well, it might finally be here – spring. We’ve had a long, cold winter and I think everyone is looking forward to nicer weather. Many people begin to feel happier when the temperatures begin to rise. When that happens, we also begin to see more…

Feb 28 2015 February 28, 2015 July 16, 2019 No Comment by safedriver

How to deal with road raging…as the giver and receiver

Posted in angry driving, Canada's Worst Driver, collision free driving, common sense, defensive driving, distracted driving, driver risk taking, driver stress, driving anxiety, driving articles, driving attitude, driving habits, Driving in traffic, how to drive, peer pressure, responsible driving, road rage, safe driving, sharing the road, Uncategorized

Let’s face it; we’re not happy all the time. Neither are the people we come across in our daily activities. Sometimes the grumpy, annoyed or angry feelings come with us where ever we go, including when we get into the vehicle. If you take these negative feelings with you while driving, this can often lead…

Feb 21 2015 February 21, 2015 March 5, 2017 No Comment by safedriver

Safe Driving Week should last a full year

Posted in collision free driving, common sense, cooperative driving, defensive driving, distracted driving, driver responsibility, driver risk taking, driver stress, driver training, driving articles, driving attitude, driving basics, driving habits, Driving in traffic, driving manners, driving skills, etiquette, how to drive, Keeping a licence, learning to drive, practising driving skills, respect, responsible driving, safe driving, Uncategorized

As written for The Insurance Hunters. Please visit their blog. Throughout Canada we generally have two weeks of the year that focus on safe driving; one week in the spring and the other at the end of the year. This is usually brought to the interest of drivers through various organizations and government. The reasoning…

Feb 06 2015 February 6, 2015 March 5, 2017 No Comment by safedriver

For some drivers, what would it take…

Posted in being noticed, collision free driving, communicating, cooperative driving, cyclists, defensive driving, driver responsibility, driver stress, driver training, driving articles, driving attitude, driving basics, driving habits, Driving in traffic, driving manners, how to drive, lane changes, learning to drive, pedestrian safety, respect, responsible driving, right of way, road signs, safe driving, sharing the road, signaling, stop signs, Uncategorized

Where ever I go I often get asked driving advice. People want the little bits of information that will either prove to them they’re doing what they’re supposed to do, or advice to help them with things they never really knew. Often the purpose of my articles is to inform drivers of both of those…

Jan 29 2015 January 29, 2015 March 5, 2017 2 Comments by safedriver

Should residential speed limits drop?

Posted in collision free driving, cooperative driving, defensive driving, driver training, driving articles, driving attitude, driving fatalities, driving habits, Driving in traffic, driving near cyclists, driving stats, how to drive, learning to drive, pedestrian safety, responsible driving, safe driving, school zones, sharing the road, Uncategorized

Remember the story of the tortoise and the hare? Remember how the tortoise won the race because they were moving slow and steady? As drivers we can learn from that story, plus much more. Not only does a slow and steady speed help you with fuel savings, it also helps you respond more easily to…

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Category: driving habits

It’s driving quiz time!

I encourage you to try this

Getting more value from your vehicle starts with you

Are you ready to leave winter driving behind?

Safe Driving Week should last a full year

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