Category: responsible driving

Nov 19 2009 November 19, 2009 March 5, 2017 11Comments by Scott Marshall

How do you set up your mirrors?

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I’ve recently written an article for The Driver magazine outlining when the mirrors should be checked http://thesafedriver.ca/2009/10/08/how-often-should-you-check-your-mirror/ but here’s another debate to bring up; mirror set up. How should the mirrors be set up to give the driver the best advantage? The purpose of the mirrors is to allow the driver to be kept up…

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Nov 16 2009 November 16, 2009 March 5, 2017 NoComment by Scott Marshall

‘Tis the season…

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It’s that time of year again. Time to find a parking spot at the mall! How many times have you driven to the mall only to find it packed with vehicles and you have to park the furthest away from any door? Frustrating isn’t it? Maybe these tips will help us all. Let’s first decide…

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Nov 13 2009 November 13, 2009 March 5, 2017 NoComment by Scott Marshall

Take your time and creep…

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I’ve spent a lot of my years working with kids. I’ve coached sports, been a Boy Scouts leader and have raised kids of my own. I often see the same things from each of them; they always look where they aren’t going. One of my sons used to run and while doing so, he would…

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Nov 12 2009 November 12, 2009 March 23, 2021 7Comments by Scott Marshall

Is this your pet peeve?

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Most of us spend our lives protecting the ones we love. We do this at home, while playing and while traveling in our vehicles; or do we? I see drivers wearing their seatbelts correctly and also see their family members wearing their seatbelt, but then I witness these people having their dog sit on the…

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Nov 10 2009 November 10, 2009 March 5, 2017 NoComment by Scott Marshall

Do you have the need for speed?

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Are you competitive? I play sports and love to compete. I teach my kids to play fair and follow the rules. It’s about good sportsmanship, not always about winning. Is driving more like a competitive game for you, or is it a necessity? What would you call “winning” for a driver?   The reason I…

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Nov 06 2009 November 6, 2009 March 5, 2017 NoComment by Scott Marshall

Prove it!

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Raising 4 kids has been fun and difficult at the same time. They’re at the age where I have to validate almost everything I ask them to do. They seem to be testing me when I ask them to do things; kind of expecting that what I’m saying doesn’t really work. I’m okay with that…

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Nov 06 2009 November 6, 2009 March 5, 2017 NoComment by Scott Marshall

Please and thank you

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Please and thank you. I was bought up using manners and I’m teaching my kids to use their manners everywhere they are. I believe that it will help them as they grow into the workforce. It also helps us feel good when we say and hear someone say thank you. What about when we’re driving?…

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Nov 04 2009 November 4, 2009 November 4, 2009 9Comments by Scott Marshall

When should you hang up your keys?

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During this past summer I had the chance to play baseball in an “Old-timer’s” league. This was for men aged 35 and older. I’m much older than 35, but in the last inning I dove to catch a ball. I missed the ball, but I gave it the best dive I could. I ended up…

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