Category: risk taking

Feb 22 2010 February 22, 2010 March 5, 2017 NoComment by safedriver

Do your fears control you?

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Watching the recent Winter Olympics has made me think; do these athletes have any fears? Can you imagine going down a hill as fast as possible with only a helmet on? I’m not a skier, but just the thought of flying down the hill gives me goose bumps. If they started out in their sport having…

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Feb 21 2010 February 21, 2010 March 5, 2017 NoComment by safedriver

Are you prepared to handle emergencies?

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We all know that emergencies do happen from time to time, but are you ready to handle them when they do happen? I know that we all wish that emergencies would happen to someone else, but that’s not always going to happen when we’re driving. Since most drivers suffer from the “it-won’t-happen-to-me” syndrome, it may…

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Feb 09 2010 February 9, 2010 March 5, 2017 NoComment by safedriver

I have some gas…

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Vehicle problems happen to all of us from time to time. It doesn’t just happen to owners of older vehicles, but to newer vehicles as well. Regardless of the age of your vehicle, it’s important to be mentally ready in case a mechanical breakdown occurs. Are you ready? Recently, Toyota has been in the news…

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Feb 05 2010 February 5, 2010 March 5, 2017 NoComment by safedriver

Ice, ice, baby, baby, ice, ice…

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It’s been so cold around here lately that my car has begun to act differently. It almost feels like it’s telling me it wants to find a warm place to rest until the weather warms up. Wait, that was me complaining. The car has begun to creak when I turn the steering wheel, but it…

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Jan 27 2010 January 27, 2010 March 5, 2017 NoComment by safedriver

Are you in a routine?

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Are you paying enough attention to your driving to notice the unusual situations arising? The normal routines we do every day of our lives change every second once we add weather, pedestrians and other road users. Are your ready for these changes? We’ve had a number of pedestrians struck locally as of late and the…

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Jan 20 2010 January 20, 2010 March 5, 2017 NoComment by safedriver

What winter clothing is best for driving?

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Ever since I can remember, I like to be warm. I remember being a kid and sitting around the campfire with a sweater and jeans on, maybe even a jacket. My dad on the other hand, sat in shorts and possibly a t-shirt. I even sleep better when I’m warm and of course; drive better…

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Jan 13 2010 January 13, 2010 March 5, 2017 NoComment by safedriver

Do you think of the consequences of your actions?

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For the 22 years I’ve spent as a driving instructor for Young Drivers of Canada, I’ve often stressed the importance of good observation. It’s a strong fact that we drive with our eyes so our hands and feet, being tools for our eyes, can move the vehicle where we need to. To some people, driving…

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Jan 06 2010 January 6, 2010 March 5, 2017 NoComment by safedriver

Should I go to the dentist because I have a Bluetooth?

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I recently received a gift from my family; a new hands-free unit for my cell phone. My previous device came with the phone and had two earplugs. The mic was down the wires and often made it seem that I was in another room than my phone. Since Ontario now has a ban on hand-held…

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