Category: safe driving

Where should the kids sit?

Raising my four kids has been very demanding, exciting and fun. It’s no secret we lead a busy life with all of their activities. Being in the vehicle is something my kids have learned to accept and deal with…and so have I. knowing where the kids should sit is important for their safety. Protecting our…



Are you a risk taker?

Are you a risk taker? I know that’s a bold question, but one I think we need to ask ourselves from time to time. Smart risk takers in business grow their business and do well for themselves. Is there such a thing as a smart risk taker when it comes to driving? Let’s face facts;…




Hips don’t lie…and neither do wheels

I try to live my life in a proactive manner. You know, buying things before I need them, preparing for the worst before the worst happens. I do my best, but sometimes that doesn’t always happen. I take driving the same way. Why wait until the last moment to do something you know you should…



Has your driving mentality changed?

As written for Driving in the Real World Let’s face facts; life is busy. We know that. We fill our lives with our jobs, family, friends, and adult responsibilities each and every day. It’s sometimes difficult to focus on the things we need to because we’re so busy. We also tend to take many things…



Which month has the most vehicle crashes?

For years I would ask the question to drivers; which month of the year has the most vehicle crashes? Typically I would get December, January or February. But that’s not the case. Do you have any idea which month has the most crashes? How does July sound? After revealing the answer, I would often see…



Getting unstuck is easier now

If you think about it, everyone at some point in their life gets stuck. We get stuck for cash, stuck for gift ideas and even stuck with having to do all of the chores around the house before guests arrive. Added to this, many people seem to get stuck in either poor weather or on…



What you may or may not know about the vehicle you’re driving

Let’s face facts; road safety should be everyone’s concern. Even if you don’t drive, you still have to travel across roads as a pedestrian, cyclist or as a passenger in a vehicle. Being able to see the “big picture” is an advantage to all road users to help protect us all. The big picture is…




Setting up the side mirror – things to think about

This is the second part of a two-part series discussing side mirror setup. This isn’t about which is better and who should win this “battle”. It’s about making an informed choice to keep you, your passengers, your vehicle and other road users safe while driving. If you missed the first part, here it is; https://thesafedriver.ca/2015/05/21/setting-up-the-side-mirrors-part-one/…