Category: right of way

Aug 26 2011 August 26, 2011 March 5, 2017 No Comment by safedriver

Being a selfish driver hurts you too

Posted in angry driving, blocking intersections, common sense, communicating, cooperative driving, driver responsibility, driver risk taking, driver stress, driving articles, driving manners, driving near trucks, etiquette, flow of traffic, Proactive driving, responsible driving, right of way, road rage, safe driving, sharing the road

We often find ourselves in traffic jams from time to time. We all know that in rush hour no one is really rushing anywhere. There are often too many vehicles for the road to handle. Think of it as the same as a crowded hallway. Too many people walking in the same direction will often…

Aug 17 2011 August 17, 2011 March 5, 2017 No Comment by safedriver

How well do you drive near bicycle lanes?

Posted in bicycle lanes, blocking intersections, collision free driving, communicating, cyclists, driver responsibility, driving articles, Driving in traffic, driving near cyclists, right of way, safe driving, sharing the road

I’ve read a lot recently how a variety of communities are putting in new bicycle lanes for cyclists. This is a good idea as it can help protect the cyclists from the high risks associated with traffic each time they ride on busy roads. I think the added pressure the cyclists have is when drivers…

Jul 08 2011 July 8, 2011 March 5, 2017 No Comment by safedriver

Help the buses stay on schedule

Posted in alternative to driving, cooperative driving, driving articles, Driving in traffic, fuel economy, responsible driving, right of way, safe driving, sharing the road

With the high price of gas these days, we’re all trying different ways to save money. Some people have elected to keep their vehicle at home and walk, cycle or take public transportation. That’s a good thing. This can also help reduce traffic jams and air pollution. To help make this work, we need to…

Jul 06 2011 July 6, 2011 March 5, 2017 No Comment by safedriver

Looking for cyclists can protect them

Posted in alternative to driving, common sense, cyclists, driver responsibility, driver risk taking, driving near cyclists, right of way, safe driving, sharing the road, summer driving

We all know,or should know, that we should share the road with pedestrians and cyclists whenever we approach them. Sharing the road means safety for both parties. Whose responsibility is it for safety; the driver of the vehicle or the cyclist? Why not both? I see kids on their bikes riding on the sidewalk, but…

Jun 14 2011 June 14, 2011 March 5, 2017 No Comment by safedriver

It hangs above us

Posted in collision free driving, common sense, defensive driving, driver risk taking, driver training, driving articles, Driving in traffic, planning your route, practising driving skills, Proactive driving, right of way, risk taking, road signs, safe driving, sharing the road

I think we all know that good observation is a big part of driving safely. Our observation, or lack of, can also affect other drivers, pedestrians and cyclists. Have you recently made a driving error because you failed to notice something and it affected someone else? I see this happen every week and it doesn’t…

May 06 2011 May 6, 2011 March 5, 2017 2 Comments by safedriver

And so it begins…

Posted in Adjusting to vehicles, common sense, construction zones, cooperative driving, distracted driving, drinking a beverage while driving, driver responsibility, driver stress, driving articles, Driving in traffic, driving near trucks, driving skills, responsible driving, right of way, risk taking, road rage, road signs, safe driving, summer driving

Stop for a second and take a deep breath. What do you smell during this spring day? Flowers blooming? Freshly cut grass? Maybe the true smell of spring and summer; freshly laid asphalt. Yes, it’s true. We have two seasons; winter and road construction. We can survive this season of road construction, but you have…

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…

Dec 10 2010 December 10, 2010 March 5, 2017 No Comment by safedriver

What’s the hurry anyway?

Posted in blocking intersections, common sense, cooperative driving, defensive driving, driver responsibility, driver risk taking, driver training, driving articles, driving habits, Driving in traffic, driving manners, driving near cyclists, driving role model, driving skills, pedestrian safety, Proactive driving, responsible driving, right of way, risk taking, safe driving, sharing the road

Our society tells us that we live in busy times. With 4 kids all active with many activities, I totally believe the reports, but there has to be times that we need to slow down and enjoy the ride, right? I mean, speeding through busy roads and weaving throughout traffic doesn’t really help the situation,…

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