Category: Driving in traffic

May 11 2016 May 11, 2016 March 5, 2017 2 Comments by Scott Marshall

If the unexpected is expected is it really unexpected?

Posted in Adjusting to vehicles, checking the mirror, collision free driving, defensive driving, distracted driving, driver responsibility, driver risk taking, driver training, driving articles, Driving in traffic, driving skills, how to drive, Lane position, learning to drive, safe driving, Uncategorized

Let’s face facts, there are a lot of things we trust in our lives, especially when it comes to driving. We trust drivers will stop at red lights and not blow through the intersection, we expect drivers will check to see if it’s clear before changing lanes and we never expect to get into a…

Apr 28 2016 April 28, 2016 May 23, 2021 4 Comments by Scott Marshall

Head on collisions can be avoided…

Posted in collision free driving, collisions, defensive driving, driver training, driving articles, driving fatalities, driving habits, Driving in traffic, head on crash avoidance, how to drive, safe driving, Uncategorized

Every now and then we’re faced with a surprise; and not a good kind of surprise like a birthday party, or tickets to the big game. Surprises that can put us into a panic are never a good thing. One of the worst kinds of surprises is the potential head on crash. Would you know…

Jan 02 2016 January 2, 2016 March 5, 2017 No Comment by Scott Marshall

Will new laws teach us to play nice with others?

Posted in collision free driving, common sense, cooperative driving, defensive driving, distracted driving, driver responsibility, driver stress, driver training, driving articles, driving attitude, driving basics, driving habits, Driving in traffic, driving skills, how to drive, learning to drive, pedestrian safety, right of way, safe driving, sharing the road

Rules; we have them whether you like it or not. Rules as a kid growing up helped mold us into responsible adults. Rules in school helped to guide us while we were educated. And rules throughout our adult life help to keep us in line. After a while it seems we forget about some of…

Dec 10 2015 December 10, 2015 December 7, 2020 4 Comments by Scott Marshall

Do you retaliate to horn honking?

Posted in angry driving, being noticed, collision free driving, common sense, communicating, defensive driving, driver training, driving articles, driving attitude, Driving in traffic, honking, how to drive, learning to drive, road rage, safe driving

No one’s perfect; I get that. Mistakes do happen and if we’re lucky, we can learn something from them. But let’s be honest with ourselves; no one wants to make a mistake and many people dislike being told when they do make a mistake. Driving takes teamwork and the ability to swallow your pride if…

Dec 06 2015 December 6, 2015 November 16, 2020 1 Comment by Scott Marshall

It’s not the road that causes the crash

Posted in Adjusting to vehicles, avoiding a rear crash, checking the mirror, collision free driving, collisions, cooperative driving, defensive driving, driver responsibility, driver risk taking, driver training, driving articles, driving attitude, driving fatalities, driving habits, driving in the rain, Driving in traffic, driving skills, how to drive, learning to drive, left turns at traffic lights, looking well ahead, mirror use, passenger safety, practising driving skills, Proactive driving, rear crash avoidance, road rage, safe driving, sharing the road, speeding, tailgaters

Raising four kids has taught me a lot. One of those things it taught me is to get my facts straight before I lay blame. It also taught me to do that with other things in life as opposed to jumping to conclusions. Driving is one of those things. Many times I’ve heard how people…

Nov 25 2015 November 25, 2015 November 22, 2020 11 Comments by Scott Marshall

If you have winter driving anxiety, this will help

Posted in being noticed, collision free driving, defensive driving, driver stress, driver training, driving anxiety, driving articles, driving attitude, driving fears, driving habits, Driving in traffic, how to drive, learning to drive, Proactive driving, safe driving, stopping on ice, tailgaters, visibility, winter driving, winter driving clothing, winter tires

Let’s face facts; there are many things we avoid doing because of fear. We may not want to admit it, but we tend to avoid doing things because we’re afraid of what might happen. Our fear consumes us so much we can’t stop thinking about this fear. Know what I’m talking about yet? It’s the…

Nov 05 2015 November 5, 2015 March 5, 2017 2 Comments by Scott Marshall

When slowing is worth it

Posted in being noticed, collision free driving, collision scene, construction zones, cooperative driving, defensive driving, driver responsibility, driver training, driving articles, driving attitude, driving fatalities, Driving in traffic, driving near trucks, how to drive, pedestrian safety, risk taking, road signs, safe driving

For regular readers of my work you’ll know of my passion for promoting safe driving. After all, the title of this site is ‘The Safe Driver’. Even though I tend to put emphasis towards safely driving a vehicle, I do sometimes put emphasis on cyclists and pedestrian safety. This is one of those times to…

Oct 26 2015 October 26, 2015 March 5, 2017 No Comment by Scott Marshall

Learning to drive in the “ready position”

Posted in collision free driving, defensive driving, driver responsibility, driver risk taking, driver training, driving attitude, driving basics, driving habits, Driving in traffic, driving skills, how to drive, learning to drive, Proactive driving, responsible driving, safe driving

Are you the type of person who likes to prepare for things early? Do you pack for vacation well ahead of time? Do you make your lunch the night before so it will be ready for you in the morning? I tend to do most of those things as well to save time. I try…

The Safe Driver

Category: Driving in traffic

If the unexpected is expected is it really unexpected?

Head on collisions can be avoided…

Do you retaliate to horn honking?

If you have winter driving anxiety, this will help

When slowing is worth it

Learning to drive in the “ready position”

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