Category: sharing the road

Jul 06 2011 July 6, 2011 March 5, 2017 No Comment by safedriver

Looking for cyclists can protect them

Posted in alternative to driving, common sense, cyclists, driver responsibility, driver risk taking, driving near cyclists, right of way, safe driving, sharing the road, summer driving

We all know,or should know, that we should share the road with pedestrians and cyclists whenever we approach them. Sharing the road means safety for both parties. Whose responsibility is it for safety; the driver of the vehicle or the cyclist? Why not both? I see kids on their bikes riding on the sidewalk, but…

Jun 14 2011 June 14, 2011 March 5, 2017 No Comment by safedriver

It hangs above us

Posted in collision free driving, common sense, defensive driving, driver risk taking, driver training, driving articles, Driving in traffic, planning your route, practising driving skills, Proactive driving, right of way, risk taking, road signs, safe driving, sharing the road

I think we all know that good observation is a big part of driving safely. Our observation, or lack of, can also affect other drivers, pedestrians and cyclists. Have you recently made a driving error because you failed to notice something and it affected someone else? I see this happen every week and it doesn’t…

Jun 08 2011 June 8, 2011 March 5, 2017 No Comment by safedriver

Look in the mirror before judging others

Posted in angry driving, backseat drivers, common sense, cooperative driving, distracted driving, driver responsibility, driver training, driving articles, driving habits, Driving in traffic, driving manners, flow of traffic, freeway driving, lane of least resistance, learning to drive, merging on the freeway, passenger safety, responsible driving, risk taking, safe driving, sharing the road

I had recently taken my vehicle into the dealership for service and required a drive to my office after they had taken my vehicle and keys. As usual, there were other people in the shuttle to be whisked away to their destinations. I tend to keep quiet while on my journey to work. Other passengers…

May 23 2011 May 23, 2011 March 5, 2017 No Comment by safedriver

Driving and road hockey are alike

Posted in avoiding a rear crash, collision free driving, common sense, defensive driving, driver responsibility, driver risk taking, driver training, driving articles, driving basics, driving fatalities, Driving in traffic, driving skills, flow of traffic, head on crash avoidance, lane of least resistance, learning to drive, passenger safety, responsible driving, safe driving, sharing the road

Being a driving instructor with Young Drivers of Canada has taught me a lot about raising my kids, and raising my kids has taught me a lot about being a driving instructor. I’ve taught my kids to believe in themselves, but to be cautious when dealing with other people. The same can be said about…

Mar 25 2011 March 25, 2011 March 5, 2017 No Comment by safedriver

You should pay if you crash

Posted in car insurance, collision free driving, cooperative driving, defensive driving, driver responsibility, driver risk taking, driver training, driving articles, driving basics, Driving in traffic, driving skills, insurance, Keeping a licence, learning to drive, passenger safety, practising driving skills, Proactive driving, responsible driving, risk taking, safe driving, sharing the road

For the past few years, I’ve tried to teach my kids more responsibility. The older they get, the easier it has been. For example, since my son has to pay for his own treats out of his babysitting money, he’s selective as to what he spends his money on. He doesn’t waste it as much…

Mar 07 2011 March 7, 2011 March 5, 2017 No Comment by safedriver

You CAN fight against Murphy’s Law and win

Posted in common sense, cooperative driving, driver stress, driving articles, Driving in traffic, driving near snow plows, driving role model, flow of traffic, risk taking, safe driving, sharing the road, winter manners

Things happen for a reason. We all know that. We don’t have to like it, but we should at least accept it. Our friend Murphy always keeps us on our toes. You know what I mean; Murphy’s Law seems to rule our lives too many times. Since Murphy’s Law always seems to rear its ugly…

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 02 2011 February 2, 2011 March 5, 2017 No Comment by safedriver

Is there winter etiquette too?

Posted in cooperative driving, driving articles, driving manners, etiquette, parking, parking manners, sharing the road, winter driving, winter manners

I’ve written about driving manners and proper driving etiquette a few times over the years, but sometimes we need more frequent reminders to help the driving community become more driving friendly. This winter has been snow-filled for many communities. We spend so much time digging our vehicles out of snow and driving through snow, slush…

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