Category: road signs

Apr 14 2011 April 14, 2011 March 5, 2017 NoComment by safedriver

Being a driving instructor is exciting and fun….seriously

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I love my job as a driving instructor. I enjoy meeting people and spending time with people. I enjoy showing others how to improve their ability as a driver. There are many people who have told me they aren’t patient enough to teach someone how to drive. I think it’s fun, but every now and…

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Apr 04 2011 April 4, 2011 March 5, 2017 NoComment by safedriver

Seeing is believing

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As many people do, I wear glasses to drive. I’m near sighted, which means I can see things clearly when they are close to me. I read, write and eat with my glasses off but in order to see the movie, the TV, play sports or drive I need my glasses on. With the high…

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Mar 09 2011 March 9, 2011 March 5, 2017 NoComment by safedriver

The sign of the times

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When I worked on Discovery Channel’s show Canada’s Worst Driver, we had a participant from season one that tried to read every sign visible to him. He thought that if it was placed on the side of the road, there must be a reason for it. For that reason, he tried to read every one…

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Feb 18 2011 February 18, 2011 March 5, 2017 NoComment by safedriver

How NOT to exit a parking lot

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There have been times that we’re not always thinking straight. We make mistakes and that’s normal. If we try to take our time and make solid decisions, it can help us survive in this world. The same can be said about driving. Being distracted is a huge part of our society these days. Paying attention…

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Nov 17 2010 November 17, 2010 March 5, 2017 NoComment by safedriver

Do you see the signs?

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I speak with many people each year who tell me how good a driver they are. I’ve been in the vehicle with many of these people, but they don’t seem to be able to prove it. Most miss the “little” things that would help them become better drivers. For example, a lot of drivers get…

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Oct 30 2010 October 30, 2010 March 5, 2017 NoComment by safedriver

How do you get there from here?

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When you’re trying to get directions to a place you haven’t been to before, how do you find your way? Some people may use a map, a GPS or even something like Google maps or Map Quest. I know people who prefer to use landmarks to give directions. Maybe you do the same. Speaking with…

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Oct 25 2010 October 25, 2010 March 5, 2017 NoComment by safedriver

How many drivers really know what yielding means?

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Drivers across our country seem to have a different interpretation to a lot of driving rules. Most drivers won’t admit it, but I see it happen almost every day that I drive. The one that I witness most often is the difference between stopping and yielding. Is there a difference? When do you not have…

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Sep 18 2010 September 18, 2010 March 5, 2017 NoComment by safedriver

Did you know…

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Over the many years as an instructor for Young Drivers of Canada I’ve been asked many questions. There are certain things that people have learned over the years, but they tend to forget them over time. Some drivers never really learn some basic driving information. This has allowed me to provide the summer rendition of…

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