It seems that each winter we have enough severe storms that the police and local government ask all motorists to avoid non-essential road travel. They do it to help everyone remain safe and not become injured or stranded during that time. But what does essential travel really mean? According to a dictionary definition, the word…
**As written for The Safe Driver. A report by Water Down Collision revealed there is a 3.1% to 4.7% rise in car accidents during December and January, and a 49% increase in insurance claims, according to the Star. Driving a car in Canada during the winter season can be tricky due to blizzards and hailstorms…
Things happen quickly and without warning at times. I get that. Some things may seem like they happen without warning, but in reality, they can be predicted and therefore an early response can happen. Of course I’m referring to driving and of course I’m referring to driving in poor weather. Let me explain more. Recently…
We all know that when we don’t do things regularly, we will often need a reminder. This is a normal part of our lives. For example, there’s a recipe I do with chicken that I enjoy, but since I don’t make it often, I refer to the written recipe to ensure I do it correctly….
Over the course of our driving history, there have been many debates. Winter tires versus all-season tires, gasoline versus diesel, all-wheel drive versus front wheel drive and so on. Over the past few years another debate has reared its ugly head – windshield wipers up versus windshield wipers down before the snow/ice storm hits. When…
There’s an old saying; “Whether you say you can or whether you say you can’t, you are correct.” This is especially true when it comes to believing you can drive safely in poor weather, especially winter weather. Being able to handle winter driving conditions starts before you leave your home. It starts in your mind….
When you speak with many experts in most any field, they’ll tell you preparation is an important part of success. That’s no different when it comes to winter driving survival. I often speak of how to drive in poor winter weather, but this time it’s more about preparation. Many drivers will often put some form…
Let’s face facts; there are many things we avoid doing because of fear. We may not want to admit it, but we tend to avoid doing things because we’re afraid of what might happen. Our fear consumes us so much we can’t stop thinking about this fear. Know what I’m talking about yet? It’s the…