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Aug 06 2014 August 6, 2014 March 5, 2017 NoComment by safedriver

A discussion regarding e-bikes

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There seems to be some issue about a road vehicle lately that is causing some discussions in many communities. E-bikes are more and more common for commuters since gas prices have gone higher. The problem seems to be, are they a scooter or a bicycle, or something in between and where should these riders ride…

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Jul 25 2014 July 25, 2014 March 5, 2017 NoComment by safedriver

Technology and distractions – what have we done!

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As written for The Insurance Hunters. Please visit their blog. I currently have the pleasure of being able to drive two new vehicles; one for work and one for pleasure. Both of them have new technology within the seating compartment that makes driving…shall we say…different than it was a mere ten years ago. Although some…

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Jul 24 2014 July 24, 2014 November 25, 2020 4Comments by safedriver

Questions for a tailgater…

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When I’m teaching my students at Young Drivers of Canada I will often remind them to ask questions any time they feel confused or aren’t sure what to do next. I promote the asking of questions, including with my kids. What better way to find out an answer to a problem. With this in mind,…

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Jul 21 2014 July 21, 2014 March 5, 2017 1Comment by safedriver

Take this moment to learn something

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Spending time with my family is a big part of my life. I love my kids and try to do extra little things with them whenever I can. It was such a nice night recently three of my kids decided to come with me on a bike ride. That too turned into a teaching moment….

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Jul 17 2014 July 17, 2014 March 5, 2017 2Comments by safedriver

Surprise inspections should not be a surprise

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Safety is a big issue within our lives. We do what it takes to ensure our kids are safe, our homes are safe and our valuables are safe. Sometimes however, we forget about the routine things that help keep those things safe – our vehicles. We use our vehicles to get to and from work,…

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Jun 30 2014 June 30, 2014 March 5, 2017 NoComment by safedriver

Learning to deal with “Are we there yet?”

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As written for The Insurance Hunters. Please visit their blog. Staying focused on driving is something every driver has to do, but with so many distractions, it seems to become more and more difficult. The biggest discussion about driver distraction over the past few years has been cell phone use, but there’s one big distraction…

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Jun 27 2014 June 27, 2014 March 5, 2017 NoComment by safedriver

Go ahead, be an athletic supporter….but do it safely

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I’d like to say that I’m a very supportive person. If anyone in my family wants to do something a little different but safe, I support them. I know how important it is for them, even if I wouldn’t do it myself, so I know supporting them is the proper thing to do, again, provided…

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Jun 25 2014 June 25, 2014 April 6, 2021 NoComment by safedriver

What are bike boxes and how do they affect you?

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Changes to our driving community often arise based on issues raised by multiples of people. For many years bike safety has been a concern to many and as a cyclist myself and as a parent of 4 kids who cycle a lot, I can fully understand just how scary it can sometimes be while riding…

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