Category: safe driving

Feb 26 2011 February 26, 2011 March 25, 2022 4 Comments by safedriver

What do you do at the scene of a crash?

Posted in avoiding a rear crash, blocking intersections, car insurance, collision scene, common sense, driver responsibility, driver risk taking, driving articles, handling driving emergencies, safe driving, sharing the road

For some people, getting into a collision is part of life. I don’t agree with that as there are many things we, as drivers, can do to prevent it. Having a properly tuned vehicle prepared to drive in poor weather with proper tires is part of it. Being mentally ready is another huge part of…

Feb 18 2011 February 18, 2011 March 5, 2017 No Comment by safedriver

How NOT to exit a parking lot

Posted in backing up, common sense, driver responsibility, driver risk taking, driver stress, driving articles, driving basics, driving directions, driving skills, parking lots, parking manners, responsible driving, risk taking, road signs, safe driving

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…

Feb 12 2011 February 12, 2011 March 5, 2017 No Comment by safedriver

Is there pressure to do the proper thing?

Posted in car insurance, common sense, demerit points, driver responsibility, driver risk taking, driving articles, Driving in traffic, driving role model, driving skills, Keeping a licence, racing on public roads, responsible driving, risk taking, safe driving, speeding

We have so much pressure on ourselves to do the proper thing these days. That pressure seems to start when we were kids as our parents checked up on us from time to time. Sometimes we end up making the wrong choices in life and if we’re lucky, we survive it. I’m sure you’ve done…

Feb 09 2011 February 9, 2011 November 22, 2020 8 Comments by safedriver

Winter driving…..myths or truths?

Posted in Adjusting to vehicles, collision free driving, common sense, defensive driving, driver risk taking, driver training, driving skills, handling driving emergencies, learning to drive, risk taking, safe driving, skid control, winter driving

For many years I’ve heard of drivers giving poor advice to other drivers about how to drive in snow and on ice. I’m not sure where they got their information from, but does it make any sense to take advice because the “guys at work” told you? I grew up with that as a kid….

Feb 06 2011 February 6, 2011 March 5, 2017 14 Comments by safedriver

Why are cell phones still being used?

Posted in cell phone law, cell phones, collision free driving, common sense, communicating, distracted driving, driver responsibility, driver risk taking, driving articles, Driving in traffic, driving role model, driving skills, driving stats, driving with kids, Keeping a licence, passenger safety, responsible driving, safe driving, smooth driving

When I’m teaching students how to drive for Young Drivers of Canada, I give them the information one day and test their understanding the next time I see them. It helps me determine if they understood what was taught previously. Life is like that. Our parents and school teachers taught us things and over time,…

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…

Jan 30 2011 January 30, 2011 March 5, 2017 No Comment by safedriver

What’s on your driving to-do list?

Posted in circle check, collision free driving, defensive driving, distracted driving, driver responsibility, driver training, driving articles, driving habits, Driving in traffic, driving skills, learning to drive, Proactive driving, pumping gas, responsible driving, risk taking, safe driving

I often make to-do lists at home and at the office. It helps me stay in control of my day. I really hate forgetting things that I need to do because it puts me behind the next day. It’s also frustrating when it was an important thing to do and I totally forgot to do…

Jan 26 2011 January 26, 2011 March 5, 2017 3 Comments by safedriver

Could you avoid this crash?

Posted in collision free driving, defensive driving, distracted driving, driver risk taking, driver training, driving articles, driving fatalities, driving habits, Driving in traffic, driving near trucks, driving skills, freeway driving, handling driving emergencies, learning to drive, Matt Krizsan, passion for safe driving, Proactive driving, risk taking, safe driving, winter driving

Sometimes it’s difficult to decide if skill or luck is on our side when we do things. Playing sports is a good example. My son has scored goals during hockey games because he happened to be in the right place at the right time. One goal even bounced off his facemask into the net. Those…

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Category: safe driving

How NOT to exit a parking lot

Is there pressure to do the proper thing?

Winter driving…..myths or truths?

Why are cell phones still being used?

Take The National Driving Test!

What’s on your driving to-do list?

Could you avoid this crash?

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