Category: learning to drive

Jan 10 2014 January 10, 2014 March 5, 2017 7 Comments by Scott Marshall

How much should you clear off?

Posted in avoiding a rear crash, being noticed, checking the mirror, circle check, cleaning a car, collision free driving, common sense, defensive driving, distracted driving, driver responsibility, driver training, driver visibility, driving articles, Driving in traffic, freeway driving, how to drive, learning to drive, mirror use, Proactive driving, safe driving, visibility, winter driving, winter manners

I know we’re in a hurry these days, or so it seems. We tend to exaggerate how long things will take us to complete so we cut corners and take chances. The reality is that these chances can affect us and those around us more than we may think. This is certain when it comes…

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Jan 05 2014 January 5, 2014 March 5, 2017 No Comment by Scott Marshall

Winter driving “don’ts”

Posted in Adjusting to vehicles, anti lock brakes, collision free driving, common sense, defensive driving, driver risk taking, driver training, driving articles, driving basics, how to drive, learning to drive, safe driving, tire maintenance, tires, winter driving, winter tires

Growing up we would constantly hear from our parents all the things we couldn’t do. Don’t eat without washing your hands, don’t chew with your mouth open and don’t talk with your mouth full of food. As we become adults it’s apparent there are some drivers who need a list to remind them of what…

Dec 30 2013 December 30, 2013 April 17, 2018 No Comment by Scott Marshall

Never drop your guard

Posted in avoiding a rear crash, cognitive training, collision free driving, collision scene, collisions, defensive driving, driver responsibility, driver risk taking, driver training, driving articles, driving attitude, driving basics, driving habits, Driving in traffic, driving skills, how to drive, learning to drive, passenger safety, practising driving skills, Proactive driving, running a traffic light, safe driving

For those of you who are regular readers of my articles you know that I’ve just finished teaching my son how to drive. He recently got his license but we still talk about driving on a regular basis. We recently discussed how a driver we both knew was hit in the side of their vehicle…

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Dec 27 2013 December 27, 2013 March 5, 2017 No Comment by Scott Marshall

Parking is part of driving too

Posted in Adjusting to vehicles, backing up, collision free driving, common sense, defensive driving, driver training, driving articles, driving basics, driving habits, how to drive, learning to drive, parking, parking lots, practising driving skills, safe driving

When most people learn to drive they focus their attention on getting from point A to point B. They do their best to make the correct choices to allow them to reach their destination. But what happens after they get there? Do they make the proper choices in the parking lot? At Young Drivers of…

Dec 12 2013 December 12, 2013 November 10, 2020 No Comment by Scott Marshall

All-season tires, winter tires or all-weather tires?

Posted in Adjusting to vehicles, avoiding a rear crash, collision free driving, defensive driving, driver responsibility, driver training, driving articles, how to drive, learning to drive, safe driving, skid control, tires, winter driving, winter tires

For many years there has been a debate whether all-season tires are just as good as winter tires. Many years ago we used to call the winter tire the snow tire. Most tire companies fail to offer a snow tire any longer. The winter season not only brings snow and ice, but also cold temperatures….

Dec 11 2013 December 11, 2013 March 5, 2017 2 Comments by Scott Marshall

The final stage…

Posted in cognitive training, collision free driving, communicating, cooperative driving, defensive driving, driver responsibility, driver stress, driver training, driver's license, driving articles, driving attitude, driving basics, driving habits, Driving in traffic, driving instructor, driving skills, Graduated Licensing, how to drive, Keeping a licence, learning to drive, passion for safe driving, practising driving skills, respect, responsible driving, safe driving, Scott Marshall, smooth driving, Young Drivers of Canada

Life is about learning and enjoying. For many of us, learning new things and becoming proficient at them allows us to enjoy them more. This was the case for both my son and I when he was learning to drive. He was learning how to drive safely in a consistent manner and I was learning…

Dec 01 2013 December 1, 2013 March 5, 2017 No Comment by Scott Marshall

Living the dream, or just dreaming?

Posted in Canada's Worst Driver, collision free driving, collision scene, collisions, common sense, defensive driving, driver responsibility, driver risk taking, driver training, driving articles, driving attitude, driving fatalities, how to drive, learning to drive, passenger safety, passion for safe driving, Paul Walker death, racing on public roads, risk taking, safe driving, speeding, vehicle fire

I had a neighbour who would always answer me when I asked him how things were going for him by saying “I’m living the dream!” It’s not as common as we would like to live out our dreams. I have dreams too, but not all have become a reality. Some have, but not all. For…

Nov 21 2013 November 21, 2013 March 5, 2017 No Comment by Scott Marshall

Is there value in “buses only” lanes?

Posted in alternative to driving, carbon dioxide, common sense, cooperative driving, defensive driving, distracted driving, driver stress, driving articles, Driving green, Driving in traffic, emissions, flow of traffic, fuel economy, greenhouse gases, how to drive, lane changes, lane markings, learning to drive, one way streets, road rage, safe driving

I’m a big supporter of my community and saving our environment. I will walk or ride my bike when I can and I also plan my trips so I can avoid wasting fuel, time and money. I look for ways to do that every day. However, when I see a waste that also affects many…

The Safe Driver

Category: learning to drive

How much should you clear off?

Winter driving “don’ts”

Never drop your guard

Parking is part of driving too

All-season tires, winter tires or all-weather tires?

The final stage…

Living the dream, or just dreaming?

Is there value in “buses only” lanes?

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