Category: passenger safety

Apr 14 2011 April 14, 2011 March 5, 2017 No Comment by safedriver

Being a driving instructor is exciting and fun….seriously

Posted in common sense, driver training, driver's license, driving articles, driving habits, learning to drive, passenger safety, practising driving skills, risk taking, road signs, safe driving, signaling, smooth driving

I love my job as a driving instructor. I enjoy meeting people and spending time with people. I enjoy showing others how to improve their ability as a driver. There are many people who have told me they aren’t patient enough to teach someone how to drive. I think it’s fun, but every now and…

Mar 25 2011 March 25, 2011 March 5, 2017 No Comment by safedriver

You should pay if you crash

Posted in car insurance, collision free driving, cooperative driving, defensive driving, driver responsibility, driver risk taking, driver training, driving articles, driving basics, Driving in traffic, driving skills, insurance, Keeping a licence, learning to drive, passenger safety, practising driving skills, Proactive driving, responsible driving, risk taking, safe driving, sharing the road

For the past few years, I’ve tried to teach my kids more responsibility. The older they get, the easier it has been. For example, since my son has to pay for his own treats out of his babysitting money, he’s selective as to what he spends his money on. He doesn’t waste it as much…

Mar 02 2011 March 2, 2011 March 5, 2017 2 Comments by safedriver

When is speeding acceptable?

Posted in common sense, cooperative driving, driver risk taking, driving articles, driving fatalities, driving habits, Driving in traffic, flow of traffic, fuel economy, passenger safety, pedestrian safety, racing on public roads, risk taking, safe driving, speeding

There seems to be the debate again about the speed you must travel while driving along city streets and freeways. I was asked recently when it’s ok to speed. That can be a tough question to answer. For the most part, you really need to keep to the posted speed limit. Posted speeds are there…

Feb 06 2011 February 6, 2011 March 5, 2017 14 Comments by safedriver

Why are cell phones still being used?

Posted in cell phone law, cell phones, collision free driving, common sense, communicating, distracted driving, driver responsibility, driver risk taking, driving articles, Driving in traffic, driving role model, driving skills, driving stats, driving with kids, Keeping a licence, passenger safety, responsible driving, safe driving, smooth driving

When I’m teaching students how to drive for Young Drivers of Canada, I give them the information one day and test their understanding the next time I see them. It helps me determine if they understood what was taught previously. Life is like that. Our parents and school teachers taught us things and over time,…

Jan 09 2011 January 9, 2011 March 5, 2017 No Comment by safedriver

Is Big Brother watching?

Posted in alternative to driving, common sense, cooperative driving, drinking and driving, driver responsibility, driver risk taking, driving articles, driving fatalities, driving stats, impaired driving, Keeping a licence, passenger safety, passion for safe driving, Proactive driving, responsible driving, risk taking, safe driving

There are so many media outlets in our society these days that it’s hard not to find out what’s going on in the world today. The internet is so strong, that the local and national TV news can be seen without watching a TV at all. You can also read the local and national newspaper…

Nov 23 2010 November 23, 2010 March 5, 2017 No Comment by safedriver

Keeping the kids in check on trips

Posted in distracted driving, driver responsibility, driver risk taking, driver stress, driving articles, driving role model, driving with kids, passenger safety, responsible driving, safe driving

Since we’re heading into the holiday season, perhaps we need a few reminders before taking those holiday trips. A lot of families make those long drives to visit friends and family over the holidays. It’s always a nice time when we all get together, but how do you keep your kids in check on these…

Nov 08 2010 November 8, 2010 March 5, 2017 No Comment by safedriver

Habits never die; they just change

Posted in avoiding a rear crash, brake failure, collision free driving, defensive driving, driver risk taking, driver training, driving articles, driving habits, Driving in traffic, driving skills, learning to drive, passenger safety, practising driving skills, Proactive driving, responsible driving, risk taking, safe driving

We all have habits; some good and some not so good. For example, I have a habit of biting my finger nails while I’m watching a close game during a sporting event. I know other people who have a habit of saying certain phrases all the time, like “you know what I mean” or “like”….

Sep 22 2010 September 22, 2010 March 5, 2017 No Comment by safedriver

What are their priorities?

Posted in common sense, driving articles, glove box, passenger safety, seatbelts, vehicle recalls

I often get ideas to write about based on what I see other drivers doing, from photos I’ve taken, ideas from my new students and instructors I’m training and also what’s current in the news. I will often search news sources to see what catches my attention. That explains why I have an issue with…

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Category: passenger safety

Being a driving instructor is exciting and fun….seriously

When is speeding acceptable?

Why are cell phones still being used?

Is Big Brother watching?

Keeping the kids in check on trips

Habits never die; they just change

What are their priorities?

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