Category: signaling

Jul 14 2015 July 14, 2015 July 14, 2015 2Comments by safedriver

Hips don’t lie…and neither do wheels

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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…

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Feb 06 2015 February 6, 2015 March 5, 2017 NoComment by safedriver

For some drivers, what would it take…

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Where ever I go I often get asked driving advice. People want the little bits of information that will either prove to them they’re doing what they’re supposed to do, or advice to help them with things they never really knew. Often the purpose of my articles is to inform drivers of both of those…

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Oct 26 2013 October 26, 2013 March 5, 2017 4Comments by Scott Marshall

Some of you may hazard to guess

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When I’m teaching my students how to drive at Young Drivers of Canada I’ll ask them to list the different ways they can communicate to other road users while driving. Most answers they give me include their signals, brake lights, head lights and of course the horn. Some of them are pretty knowledgeable and let…

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Sep 24 2013 September 24, 2013 September 24, 2013 3Comments by Scott Marshall

It’s time to make a change

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We can change our mind, change our looks and even change jobs, but what seems to be a problem with many people is learning how to change lanes. What seems to be a simple driving action seems to be giving many drivers grief of many years. How confident are you with changing lanes? One of…

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Oct 31 2012 October 31, 2012 March 5, 2017 NoComment by safedriver

Canada’s Worst Driver 8…the updates

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So here it is; another season of Canada’s Worst Driver. This is the 8th year that people try to prove to others they aren’t bad drivers or try to get the much needed help they or other people wish they could get. I like to think that by watching what these drivers do, others who…

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Feb 12 2012 February 12, 2012 March 5, 2017 NoComment by safedriver

Communicate? No thank you

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Communication; its part of each of our lives. Without communication, we get nothing and receive nothing. But maybe some people communicate for the wrong reasons. I’ve seen many drivers fail to communicate their lane changes, turns and even when they’re slowing down. Do they have a fear of communicating to others or maybe they know…

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Apr 26 2011 April 26, 2011 March 5, 2017 NoComment by safedriver

The lights are on, but nobody’s home

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I’m a pretty busy person these days. From the hours I spend at Young Drivers of Canada, to taking my kids to their activities, to spending time relaxing with my family; it fills my day, week, month and year. When I get a moment to myself, I try to take it and relax. Are you…

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Apr 14 2011 April 14, 2011 March 5, 2017 NoComment by safedriver

Being a driving instructor is exciting and fun….seriously

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I love my job as a driving instructor. I enjoy meeting people and spending time with people. I enjoy showing others how to improve their ability as a driver. There are many people who have told me they aren’t patient enough to teach someone how to drive. I think it’s fun, but every now and…

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