Category: driving manners

Oct 01 2013 October 1, 2013 February 6, 2021 4 Comments by Scott Marshall

Good deeds never go unnoticed

Posted in boosting a battery, cooperative driving, driver stress, driving articles, driving attitude, driving manners, driving role model, etiquette, respect, safe driving, Uncategorized, Young Drivers of Canada

I was always raised in such a way as to help others in need. I’ve been raising my kids to have the same beliefs. I firmly believe that if we help others, they’ll help others and the chain continues. It may not always continue, but I am an optimist and do believe some people continue…

Jun 04 2013 June 4, 2013 March 5, 2017 1 Comment by safedriver

Funeral processions…the need to know

Posted in being noticed, collision free driving, common sense, communicating, cooperative driving, defensive driving, distracted driving, driver responsibility, driver risk taking, driver stress, driving articles, driving directions, driving habits, Driving in traffic, driving manners, etiquette, funeral procession, headlight use, planning your route, Proactive driving, respect, right of way, risk taking, running a traffic light, safe driving, stop signs, Uncategorized

I recently had a long-time friend pass away. It was unexpected and was caused by a heart attack. I was able to attend the visitation but was unable to go to the funeral or travel to the cemetery for the burial. Ironically, I was also recently asked shortly afterwards about the responsibilities of drivers who…

May 21 2013 May 21, 2013 March 5, 2017 No Comment by safedriver

Is this parking lot rage?

Posted in angry driving, common sense, cooperative driving, defensive driving, driver risk taking, driving articles, driving attitude, driving manners, etiquette, parking, parking lots, parking manners, respect, road rage, safe driving, Uncategorized

I was brought up in such a way to respect other people. There should be no time when my actions should be considered as selfish actions as an inconvenience other people. For example, I will often hold the door open for someone who is following me or has their hands full that opening the door…

May 03 2013 May 3, 2013 December 12, 2020 2 Comments by safedriver

The little things mean a lot

Posted in blocking intersections, checking the mirror, collision scene, communicating, cooperative driving, defensive driving, driver responsibility, driver training, driver visibility, driving articles, driving attitude, driving habits, Driving in traffic, driving manners, emergency vehicles, mirror use, passion for safe driving, Proactive driving, respect, responsible driving, right of way, safe driving, sharing the road, Uncategorized

Like many drivers, I do like doing the proper thing, especially while driving near other vehicles. I also teach my students at Young Drivers of Canada to do the same things. It’s always a good idea to know why we’re doing certain things and not just because “I was told to”. I also believe in…

Tags:checking the mirror while driving defensive driving driving manners safe driving Young Drivers of Canada

Apr 08 2013 April 8, 2013 March 5, 2017 No Comment by safedriver

Parking in front of a hydrant…not a hot idea

Posted in common sense, cooperative driving, defensive driving, distracted driving, driver responsibility, driver risk taking, driver training, driving articles, driving attitude, driving habits, Driving in traffic, driving manners, driving role model, emergency vehicles, etiquette, parking manners, planning your route, respect, responsible driving, safe driving, Uncategorized

I’ve written many times how busy we tend to be within our daily lives. To many people, they’re often running late and will take chances to get themselves to their destination on time; or as close to it as possible. How many times have you found yourself running late and took chances that you knew…

Feb 28 2013 February 28, 2013 March 5, 2017 No Comment by safedriver

Do you blame others for your mistakes?

Posted in angry driving, backseat drivers, collision free driving, common sense, communicating, defensive driving, driver responsibility, driver risk taking, driver training, driving articles, driving attitude, driving habits, Driving in traffic, driving manners, driving role model, passion for safe driving, responsible driving, risk taking, road rage, safe driving, tailgaters, Uncategorized

Remember when you were a kid and you did something wrong and blamed someone else? We did whatever we could to pass the blame over to our brother, sister or friend, even though we knew what we did was wrong. Why do we continue to do that as adults and especially as drivers? What are…

Dec 30 2012 December 30, 2012 March 5, 2017 No Comment by safedriver

Sometimes it’s better to give than take

Posted in collision free driving, common sense, communicating, cooperative driving, defensive driving, driver responsibility, driver risk taking, driver stress, driving articles, driving attitude, driving manners, etiquette, passing, right of way, safe driving, sharing the road, Uncategorized, winter driving, winter manners

We’ve all learned as kids to share things and work together with others. For those who play team sports, you’ve learned the same things from your coaches. Quite often, we can benefit by working together as opposed to working as individuals. The same can be said while driving. But, how can you work together with…

Nov 12 2012 November 12, 2012 March 5, 2017 No Comment by safedriver

Are you a good role model or just a role model?

Posted in collision free driving, collisions, common sense, communicating, cooperative driving, defensive driving, driver responsibility, driver risk taking, driver training, driver's license, driving articles, driving attitude, driving basics, driving fatalities, driving fears, driving habits, Driving in traffic, driving manners, driving role model, driving skills, driving with kids, etiquette, learning to drive, passenger safety, practising driving skills, racing on public roads, responsible driving, risk taking, road rage, safe driving, sharing the road, tailgaters, Uncategorized

As a parent of 4 growing kids, it’s always been important to me to be a good role model to them. I’m not perfect, but I do try my best most of the time to show them how they should behave in public and in life. Do you have the same beliefs? If you’ve never…

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Category: driving manners

Good deeds never go unnoticed

Funeral processions…the need to know

Is this parking lot rage?

Parking in front of a hydrant…not a hot idea

Do you blame others for your mistakes?

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