Category: rear crash avoidance

Feb 09 2013 February 9, 2013 March 5, 2017 No Comment by safedriver

Are you a believer?

I believe that we all have beliefs. Do you believe me? When we were kids we believed in Santa Claus, the Easter Bunny and perhaps even the tooth fairy. As time went on we stopped believing in those things and we started to believe in other things. We will believe in our own religion, our…

Jan 29 2013 January 29, 2013 March 5, 2017 No Comment by safedriver

Can you learn by your mistakes?

Posted in Adjusting to vehicles, blocking intersections, collision free driving, collisions, common sense, cooperative driving, defensive driving, driver responsibility, driver risk taking, driver training, driving articles, driving attitude, driving basics, driving habits, driving skills, learning to drive, pedestrian safety, practising driving skills, Proactive driving, rear crash avoidance, responsible driving, right of way, safe driving, sharing the road, skid control, smooth driving, tailgaters, Uncategorized, winter driving

There’s an old saying that I know we’ve all heard before. Actually, I’m pretty sure there’s more than one old saying, but this one is a good one. I’m referring to “I learn by my mistakes”. I’ve learned many things by my mistakes. More importantly, I’ve learned what not to do many times over. That’s…

Tags:collision free driving defensive driving safe driving skid control stopping

May 18 2012 May 18, 2012 March 5, 2017 No Comment by safedriver

Plan the escape or use the escape?

Posted in angry driving, checking the mirror, collision free driving, cooperative driving, defensive driving, driver risk taking, driver training, driving articles, driving habits, Driving in traffic, driving manners, driving skills, flow of traffic, freeway driving, mirror use, racing on public roads, rear crash avoidance, responsible driving, risk taking, road rage, safe driving, Uncategorized

Many things often come in bunches. We’ve often heard that good things come in three’s; but what about bad things? Do they come in three’s too? After the week I’ve just had, I would certainly think so! The risky week started when I was stopped in traffic at a red light. Monitoring my mirror while…

Mar 03 2012 March 3, 2012 March 5, 2017 15 Comments by safedriver

Left foot or right foot?

Posted in avoiding a rear crash, being noticed, brake failure, common sense, communicating, driver training, driving articles, driving basics, driving habits, Driving in traffic, driving role model, driving skills, learning to drive, practising driving skills, rear crash avoidance, safe driving, sharing the road, Uncategorized

Growing up I saw my parents do many things that I find I do now myself. I think that’s a pretty common thing in most of our lives. They of course were a big influence in our adult lives. That also includes how they drove when you were a kid. I remember watching my dad…

Jan 18 2012 January 18, 2012 March 5, 2017 No Comment by safedriver

What goes around comes around

Posted in avoiding a rear crash, collision free driving, common sense, cooperative driving, defensive driving, driver risk taking, driving articles, Driving in traffic, driving manners, driving skills, driving with kids, flow of traffic, freeway driving, passenger safety, rear crash avoidance, responsible driving, risk taking, safe driving, sharing the road, tailgaters

Growing up I believed that doing a good deed would bring a good deed back to me. You know, what goes around comes around. In all fairness, the evil deeds also work that way too. Karma, or fate if you prefer, is something I do believe in. I also believe that you have to work…

Jun 30 2011 June 30, 2011 March 5, 2017 No Comment by safedriver

I’d like an advance please

Posted in avoiding a rear crash, collision free driving, common sense, defensive driving, driver risk taking, driver training, driving articles, driving basics, Driving in traffic, fuel economy, left turns at traffic lights, planning your route, rear crash avoidance, safe driving, turning left at lights

I’ve written a few articles about route planning over the years. It never seems to get old. Sometimes, it pays to be a little creative to getting to your destination on time. Are you a creative driver when it comes to saving time while driving? Every day that I head out to my office, I…

Apr 26 2011 April 26, 2011 March 5, 2017 No Comment by safedriver

The lights are on, but nobody’s home

Posted in avoiding a rear crash, backing up, being noticed, circle check, collision free driving, communicating, dashboard warning lights, driver responsibility, driver risk taking, driver training, driver visibility, driving articles, headlight use, rear crash avoidance, responsible driving, safe driving, signaling, vehicle maintenance

I’m a pretty busy person these days. From the hours I spend at Young Drivers of Canada, to taking my kids to their activities, to spending time relaxing with my family; it fills my day, week, month and year. When I get a moment to myself, I try to take it and relax. Are you…

Jan 31 2011 January 31, 2011 March 5, 2017 4 Comments by safedriver

Take The National Driving Test!

Posted in cognitive training, collision free driving, distracted driving, driver responsibility, driver risk taking, driver training, driving articles, driving habits, Driving in traffic, driving near cyclists, driving skills, drowsy driving, lane of least resistance, learning to drive, Proactive driving, rear crash avoidance, responsible driving, right of way, risk taking, safe driving, Scott Marshall, The National Driving Test

One of the most common questions asked to millions of people over the last 100 plus years; “Are you a good driver?” That’s always been a difficult question to answer. There are so many factors involved in making that decision. Once you throw in distractions, it can seriously affect your driving ability. Well, now you…

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Are you a believer?

Plan the escape or use the escape?

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The lights are on, but nobody’s home

Take The National Driving Test!

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