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Feb 11 2014 February 11, 2014 March 5, 2017 3 Comments by Scott Marshall

It’s your choice

Posted in common sense, defensive driving, driver risk taking, driver stress, driver training, driving around debris, driving articles, driving attitude, driving habits, how to drive, learning to drive, parking, parking lots, Proactive driving, responsible driving, risk taking, safe driving, smooth driving, winter driving

I remember a time when I was a kid when I got these great new running shoes. These shoes were white and had “racing stripes” down the side. I remember telling my mom they would help me run faster than ever! I even went into the backyard and showed her. I believed the “hype” of…

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…

Nov 12 2013 November 12, 2013 March 5, 2017 No Comment by Scott Marshall

We all need your help

Posted in avoiding a rear crash, collision free driving, collisions, common sense, cooperative driving, defensive driving, distracted driving, driver responsibility, driver risk taking, driver training, driving articles, driving attitude, driving basics, driving habits, Driving in traffic, driving skills, how to drive, rear crash avoidance, responsible driving, risk taking, road rage, safe driving, tailgaters

Let’s face it; we all need help every now and then. For some people, they know this but fail to ask others to help them. Is it pride? Is it laziness? Is it because they don’t fell there’s anyone capable enough to help them? Who knows, but if they need the help, why don’t they…

Oct 20 2013 October 20, 2013 March 5, 2017 No Comment by Scott Marshall

Teen drivers put pressure on themselves…and their family

Posted in car insurance, common sense, demerit points, driver responsibility, driver risk taking, driver's license, driving articles, driving attitude, Driving in traffic, insurance, Keeping a licence, peer pressure, racing on public roads, respect, responsible driving, safe driving, speed traps

As a parent we all want the best for our kids. We do our best to raise them and show them what’s right and what’s wrong. They also learn these things in school and also in other organizations such as Scouts, sports and community volunteer organizations. Is that enough? When does raising our kids stop?…

Oct 17 2013 October 17, 2013 March 5, 2017 No Comment by Scott Marshall

Time will tell…

Posted in angry driving, avoiding a rear crash, blocking intersections, collision free driving, collision scene, communicating, defensive driving, driver responsibility, driver risk taking, driver training, driver visibility, driving articles, driving attitude, driving habits, Driving in traffic, driving manners, driving near trucks, driving skills, flow of traffic, freeway driving, looking well ahead, practising driving skills, Proactive driving, responsible driving, risk taking, road rage, road signs, safe driving, stop signs, tailgaters

There’s an old saying that “time heals all wounds”. Some of us believe it and some of us don’t. I think it really depends upon the situation and the person. We also hear people tell us that “time will tell”. In other words, if you wait long enough you’ll know if you were correct with…

Aug 22 2013 August 22, 2013 August 22, 2013 No Comment by Scott Marshall

When does knowledge turn into skill?

Posted in cognitive training, defensive driving, driver responsibility, driver training, driving articles, driving attitude, driving fears, driving habits, driving skills, how to drive, learning to drive, practising driving skills, responsible driving, safe driving, Uncategorized

I was recently speaking with a friend and former colleague about some advanced driver training he received. He was explaining some of the techniques and challenges each participant was taught. He had said that although each participant decided to be there on their own for their own benefit, some were a little timid about trying…

Aug 13 2013 August 13, 2013 August 13, 2013 5 Comments by Scott Marshall

TV cars from the 1960’s and 1970’s that I would drive…

Posted in Canada's Worst Driver, car colours, classic cars, driver responsibility, driving articles, Driving in traffic, responsible driving, safe driving, Uncategorized, Young Drivers of Canada

As long as I can remember I wanted to drive. I used to sit behind the wheel of my dad’s big old car and pretend I was driving when I was a kid. When I was approaching 16 years old I bought car magazines just drooling at these magnificent machines. Did you have the same…

Aug 12 2013 August 12, 2013 April 5, 2018 6 Comments by Scott Marshall

Is it an accident or a collision?

Posted in being noticed, cell phone law, cell phones, checking the mirror, cognitive training, collision free driving, collision scene, collisions, common sense, cooperative driving, defensive driving, distracted driving, driver responsibility, driver risk taking, driver stress, driver training, driving articles, driving attitude, driving fatalities, driving habits, Driving in traffic, driving skills, driving stats, driving words, head on crash avoidance, how to drive, learning to drive, looking well ahead, passenger safety, passion for safe driving, practising driving skills, Proactive driving, rear crash avoidance, responsible driving, running a traffic light, stop signs, Uncategorized, Young Drivers of Canada

We’ve grown up hearing how at times words can be hurtful. I’m sure we’ve all said things that we may regret later in life. We’ve also said things that essentially mean very little. I think it’s all about how you take what’s been said. To some people, words mean very little. They’re just words. To…

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