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Jan 23 2014 January 23, 2014 March 5, 2017 2 Comments by Scott Marshall

How to fail your road test

Posted in angry driving, communicating, cooperative driving, driver training, driver's license, driving articles, driving attitude, driving basics, driving habits, driving skills, how to drive, how to fail the road test, learning to drive, parallel parking, practising driving skills, right of way

As most people I come to meet through Young Drivers of Canada they want to pass their road test and get their driver’s licence as soon as possible. Some of the students I’ve taught over the years actually want to drive safely. Passing the road test is just a step for them. Good thinking in…

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Sep 24 2013 September 24, 2013 September 24, 2013 3 Comments by Scott Marshall

It’s time to make a change

Posted in angry driving, avoiding a rear crash, checking the mirror, collision free driving, collisions, common sense, communicating, cooperative driving, defensive driving, driver responsibility, driver risk taking, driver training, driving articles, driving attitude, driving habits, Driving in traffic, driving skills, how to change lanes, how to drive, lane changes, learning to drive, mirror use, practising driving skills, right of way, risk taking, road rage, safe driving, signaling, Uncategorized, Young Drivers of Canada

We can change our mind, change our looks and even change jobs, but what seems to be a problem with many people is learning how to change lanes. What seems to be a simple driving action seems to be giving many drivers grief of many years. How confident are you with changing lanes? One of…

Jun 22 2013 June 22, 2013 March 5, 2017 No Comment by safedriver

Drivers need to use logic and common sense…

Posted in cognitive training, common sense, cooperative driving, defensive driving, driver responsibility, driver risk taking, driving articles, driving attitude, Driving in traffic, driving skills, flow of traffic, head on crash avoidance, lane markings, looking well ahead, passenger safety, planning your route, practising driving skills, Proactive driving, responsible driving, right of way, risk taking, road signs, safe driving, Uncategorized

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…

Jun 04 2013 June 4, 2013 March 5, 2017 1 Comment by safedriver

Funeral processions…the need to know

Posted in being noticed, collision free driving, common sense, communicating, cooperative driving, defensive driving, distracted driving, driver responsibility, driver risk taking, driver stress, driving articles, driving directions, driving habits, Driving in traffic, driving manners, etiquette, funeral procession, headlight use, planning your route, Proactive driving, respect, right of way, risk taking, running a traffic light, safe driving, stop signs, Uncategorized

I recently had a long-time friend pass away. It was unexpected and was caused by a heart attack. I was able to attend the visitation but was unable to go to the funeral or travel to the cemetery for the burial. Ironically, I was also recently asked shortly afterwards about the responsibilities of drivers who…

May 07 2013 May 7, 2013 March 5, 2017 No Comment by safedriver

I just can’t see it

Posted in blocking intersections, collision free driving, collision scene, collisions, cooperative driving, defensive driving, driver responsibility, driver risk taking, driver training, driver visibility, driving articles, learning to drive, looking well ahead, pedestrian safety, Proactive driving, responsible driving, right of way, risk taking, safe driving, Uncategorized, visibility

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…

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

The little things mean a lot

Posted in blocking intersections, checking the mirror, collision scene, communicating, cooperative driving, defensive driving, driver responsibility, driver training, driver visibility, driving articles, driving attitude, driving habits, Driving in traffic, driving manners, emergency vehicles, mirror use, passion for safe driving, Proactive driving, respect, responsible driving, right of way, safe driving, sharing the road, Uncategorized

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…

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…

Dec 30 2012 December 30, 2012 March 5, 2017 No Comment by safedriver

Sometimes it’s better to give than take

Posted in collision free driving, common sense, communicating, cooperative driving, defensive driving, driver responsibility, driver risk taking, driver stress, driving articles, driving attitude, driving manners, etiquette, passing, right of way, safe driving, sharing the road, Uncategorized, winter driving, winter manners

We’ve all learned as kids to share things and work together with others. For those who play team sports, you’ve learned the same things from your coaches. Quite often, we can benefit by working together as opposed to working as individuals. The same can be said while driving. But, how can you work together with…

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