Category: responsible driving

Jul 26 2013 July 26, 2013 March 5, 2017 NoComment by safedriver

Consider this a warning

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We’ve grown up listening to warnings. Our parents warned us of what was dangerous to us and many products have warning labels on them. It’s helpful to have these warnings, provided you notice the warnings. The same can be said about driving. We have so many warning signs on our daily commute, but do you…

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Jun 22 2013 June 22, 2013 March 5, 2017 NoComment by safedriver

Drivers need to use logic and common sense…

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Logic, common sense, practicality, judgement, reasoning… these words to me describes what a driver needs to make good choices behind the wheel. For the most part, drivers tend to have most of these…most of the time. How often do you use good logic while driving compared to lack of common sense? Think about it, the…

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Jun 13 2013 June 13, 2013 March 5, 2017 NoComment by safedriver

Rain, rain go away…

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Rain, rain, go away, come again another day. Remember that little song as a kid? I sometimes have that song in my head even as an adult. Mainly because there are things I need to do and the rain slows down my day. The main thing the rain does to many drivers is slow down…

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Jun 10 2013 June 10, 2013 March 5, 2017 NoComment by safedriver

It’s never too early…

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The passion I have for road safety goes beyond driving a motor vehicle; it also includes walking, running, cycling, skateboarding and anything you can think of. Distracted driving is huge within our society so being aware of the dangers that can be sent our way is important. Even if you’re careful, something may go wrong…

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May 07 2013 May 7, 2013 March 5, 2017 NoComment by safedriver

I just can’t see it

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I think we’ve all heard the saying “you can’t see the forest because of the trees”, but sometimes it should be “you can’t see the road because of the hedges”. Having good visibility is the key to entering intersections safely, but sometimes it can be tough to see clearly enough to proceed into intersection. What…

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May 03 2013 May 3, 2013 December 12, 2020 2Comments by safedriver

The little things mean a lot

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Like many drivers, I do like doing the proper thing, especially while driving near other vehicles. I also teach my students at Young Drivers of Canada to do the same things. It’s always a good idea to know why we’re doing certain things and not just because “I was told to”. I also believe in…

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May 01 2013 May 1, 2013 March 5, 2017 NoComment by safedriver

Teaching my son part two…turning it off

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I recently wrote about teaching my son how to drive. It’s been a few weeks now so I thought I would give an update. First and foremost we haven’t tried to kill each other…yet. I still remind him of the first rule; if he doesn’t do what I say I’ll tell mom. So far that…

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Apr 21 2013 April 21, 2013 March 5, 2017 NoComment by safedriver

Peer pressure…how well do you handle it?

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I’ve been around kids regularly ever since I’ve been a kid. Some people would even say I’m still a kid. I’m hoping that’s a good thing. I also have a habit of watching people. I like to see how people in general cooperate and interact with others around them. To some people, they seem to…

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