Category: safe driving

Jan 12 2011 January 12, 2011 March 5, 2017 No Comment by safedriver

What’s your reason?

Posted in avoiding a rear crash, collision free driving, driver responsibility, driver risk taking, driver training, driving articles, Driving in traffic, driving skills, learning to drive, rear crash avoidance, safe driving

We all do things for a reason. Well; we’re at least supposed to do things for a reason. Maybe even a good reason. Growing up, my dad used to say that if we didn’t have a good enough reason for doing something we shouldn’t do it. Good advice that I share with my kids to…

Jan 09 2011 January 9, 2011 March 5, 2017 No Comment by safedriver

Is Big Brother watching?

Posted in alternative to driving, common sense, cooperative driving, drinking and driving, driver responsibility, driver risk taking, driving articles, driving fatalities, driving stats, impaired driving, Keeping a licence, passenger safety, passion for safe driving, Proactive driving, responsible driving, risk taking, safe driving

There are so many media outlets in our society these days that it’s hard not to find out what’s going on in the world today. The internet is so strong, that the local and national TV news can be seen without watching a TV at all. You can also read the local and national newspaper…

Dec 30 2010 December 30, 2010 March 5, 2017 No Comment by safedriver

Drinking and driving never works

Posted in alternative to driving, common sense, drinking a beverage while driving, drinking and driving, driver responsibility, driving articles, driving fatalities, impaired driving, Keeping a licence, risk taking, safe driving

Ever since I was a kid in school, I’ve heard about how drinking and driving was wrong, illegal and extremely dangerous. We teach how to avoid impaired driving at Young Drivers of Canada, but as I’ve found out over the last couple of decades, the students that I’ve taught really know a lot of the…

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Dec 29 2010 December 29, 2010 March 5, 2017 No Comment by safedriver

When is bad weather, bad enough?

Posted in alternative to driving, collision free driving, common sense, defensive driving, driver responsibility, driver stress, driver training, driver visibility, driving articles, Driving in traffic, freeway driving, headlight use, learning to drive, responsible driving, risk taking, safe driving, skid control, winter driving

We all have to make decisions in life that make us think hard about our choices. When we’re driving, that happens every day. But how far will you go before you decide it isn’t worth it? Recently, there was a terrible snow storm across our region. The conditions were so bad that transport trucks and…

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,…

Nov 25 2010 November 25, 2010 March 5, 2017 No Comment by safedriver

Do you push the envelope?

Posted in Adjusting to vehicles, common sense, driver risk taking, driver training, driving articles, driving skills, responsible driving, risk taking, safe driving, skid control, speeding

Every now and then I get reminded of why we do certain things as drivers. I’m the type of person that usually does things because I believe in them. Are you like that as well? Once I know something works, I try to keep doing it. For example, I know that slippery roads can reduce…

Nov 23 2010 November 23, 2010 March 5, 2017 No Comment by safedriver

Keeping the kids in check on trips

Posted in distracted driving, driver responsibility, driver risk taking, driver stress, driving articles, driving role model, driving with kids, passenger safety, responsible driving, safe driving

Since we’re heading into the holiday season, perhaps we need a few reminders before taking those holiday trips. A lot of families make those long drives to visit friends and family over the holidays. It’s always a nice time when we all get together, but how do you keep your kids in check on these…

Nov 17 2010 November 17, 2010 March 5, 2017 No Comment by safedriver

Do you see the signs?

Posted in common sense, cooperative driving, defensive driving, driver responsibility, driver training, driving articles, driving habits, Driving in traffic, driving skills, learning to drive, pedestrian safety, responsible driving, risk taking, road signs, safe driving

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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Category: safe driving

What’s your reason?

Is Big Brother watching?

Drinking and driving never works

When is bad weather, bad enough?

Do you push the envelope?

Keeping the kids in check on trips

Do you see the signs?

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