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Jul 18 2013 July 18, 2013 March 5, 2017 No Comment by safedriver

Turning left can be safer

Posted in avoiding a rear crash, collision free driving, collisions, defensive driving, driver risk taking, driver training, driver visibility, driving articles, driving fatalities, driving fears, driving habits, Driving in traffic, driving skills, head on crash avoidance, learning to drive, left turns at traffic lights, passenger safety, Proactive driving, rear crash avoidance, risk taking, safe driving, turning left at lights

I love driving. Okay, that’s got to be one of the most obvious statements I can make if you’re a regular reader of my articles. One of the reasons I enjoy driving is the fact I create space around my vehicle to help me and my passengers remain safe. I also get to share these…

Jul 16 2013 July 16, 2013 March 5, 2017 No Comment by safedriver

Changes can be tricky

Posted in collision free driving, common sense, defensive driving, distracted driving, driver responsibility, driver training, driving articles, driving basics, driving habits, learning to drive, looking well ahead, road signs, safe driving, stop signs

As most people do, I like new things. I tend to buy new things for my family instead of myself, but I do like new things regardless. Sometimes doing something different is just what I need to change things around in my day. After all, who wants to do the same things over and over…

Jul 04 2013 July 4, 2013 February 14, 2021 No Comment by safedriver

Steady pressure wins the money

Posted in Adjusting to vehicles, buying a vehicle, collision free driving, common sense, dashboard warning lights, defensive driving, driver visibility, driving articles, driving attitude, driving basics, driving habits, Driving in traffic, driving skills, driving stats, flow of traffic, fuel economy, greenhouse gases, lane of least resistance, learning to drive, looking well ahead, planning your route, Proactive driving, safe driving, smooth driving, speeding, stop signs

We all know there are times when we push the envelope and try to get ahead. For many of us, we only think about the immediate and not about the future. But what about long term? Do we think about our long term goals or objectives enough, especially while driving? Probably not, but it’s never…

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 13 2013 June 13, 2013 March 5, 2017 No Comment by safedriver

Rain, rain go away…

Posted in Adjusting to vehicles, avoiding a rear crash, circle check, collision free driving, communicating, cooperative driving, defensive driving, distracted driving, driver responsibility, driver risk taking, driver training, driver visibility, driving articles, driving attitude, driving basics, driving habits, driving in the rain, Driving in traffic, driving skills, eyesight while driving, flow of traffic, learning to drive, looking well ahead, mirror use, Proactive driving, responsible driving, risk taking, safe driving, skid control, smooth driving, tailgaters, tire maintenance, Uncategorized, visibility, windshield wipers

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…

Jun 10 2013 June 10, 2013 March 5, 2017 No Comment by safedriver

It’s never too early…

Posted in alternative to driving, child seats, collision free driving, communicating, defensive driving, driver responsibility, driver training, driving articles, driving attitude, driving basics, driving habits, driving role model, driving with kids, learning to drive, passenger safety, passion for safe driving, pedestrian safety, practising driving skills, Proactive driving, responsible driving, risk taking, safe driving, Scott Marshall, Uncategorized

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…

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 24 2013 May 24, 2013 March 5, 2017 2 Comments by safedriver

Bump or hump; they do the same job

Posted in collisions, common sense, cooperative driving, defensive driving, driver responsibility, driver training, driving articles, Driving in traffic, driving skills, looking well ahead, pedestrian safety, Proactive driving, racing on public roads, safe driving, school zones, speeding, stop signs, Uncategorized

I’ll often remind my kids to do their chores, their homework and to get ready for school or activities. I’ll often write myself notes to do things so I won’t forget. We often need reminders to do things. Even licensed drivers need constant reminders too, which is why I write these driving articles. Speed limit…

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