Category: winter driving

Dec 12 2012 December 12, 2012 March 5, 2017 No Comment by safedriver

Learning to drive in winter is a smart idea

Posted in Adjusting to vehicles, anti lock brakes, defensive driving, driver training, driving articles, driving basics, driving fears, driving skills, learning to drive, practising driving skills, safe driving, skid control, smooth driving, Uncategorized, winter driving, Young Drivers of Canada

A comment that we often hear is “Why should I learn to drive in the winter when the summer is so much nicer”. That may be true, but wouldn’t it be better to learn how to accelerate, brake and steer when road conditions are not normal when you can have an instructor sitting beside you?…

Dec 04 2012 December 4, 2012 March 5, 2017 No Comment by safedriver

For drivers, what IS considered normal?

Posted in collision free driving, common sense, cooperative driving, defensive driving, driver responsibility, driver risk taking, driver training, driver visibility, driving articles, driving at night, driving in the rain, Driving in traffic, eyesight while driving, headlight use, lane markings, looking well ahead, practising driving skills, responsible driving, risk taking, safe driving, speeding, Uncategorized, velocitization, visibility, winter driving

One of the common questions I’ve been asked by students I’m teaching at Young Drivers of Canada is “What is normal?” It seems to be a simple question, doesn’t it? I’ve answered it as ‘the same as always’ or ‘routine’. How often is something referred to as being normal compared to not normal? Do you…

Nov 30 2012 November 30, 2012 March 5, 2017 No Comment by safedriver

Winter driving is so… mental!

Posted in collision free driving, defensive driving, driver responsibility, driver risk taking, driver training, driving articles, driving basics, driving skills, learning to drive, safe driving, smooth driving, Uncategorized, winter driving, winter driving clothing, winter manners

As written in the Hamilton Mountain News for the November 22, 2012 edition. http://www.hamiltonnews.com/opinion/columns/community-column-mental-preparation-key-to-safe-winter-driving/ Like most people, I hate making mistakes. I get somewhat annoyed when I’ve forgotten something important. This is especially true when it’s something I do quite often. Do you ever feel the same way? Maybe I’m a procrastinator or maybe I’m just…

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Oct 17 2012 October 17, 2012 March 5, 2017 No Comment by safedriver

Give me a couple of seconds…

Posted in collision free driving, collisions, common sense, defensive driving, distracted driving, driver responsibility, driver risk taking, driver visibility, driving articles, driving attitude, Driving in traffic, safe driving, tailgaters, Uncategorized, visibility, windshield wipers, winter driving

When I speak with people and let them know the time I spend to do my job and the time I spend with my family, they often ask me how I fit it all into the days and weeks. I often ask myself the very same thing. We’re all busy these days and perhaps busier…

Feb 04 2012 February 4, 2012 March 5, 2017 No Comment by safedriver

Never get caught off guard

Posted in buying a vehicle, common sense, driver responsibility, driver stress, driver training, driving articles, driving habits, driving in the rain, glove box, packing your vehicle, planning your route, Proactive driving, responsible driving, safe driving, winter driving

Every now and then you may get caught off guard. You may have visitors drop by unannounced while your house is a mess. Sometimes you may find yourself invited out for dinner, but you’re short on cash. What do you do in situations like that? Is there any way you can prepare for the unexpected?…

Feb 01 2012 February 1, 2012 March 5, 2017 No Comment by safedriver

Winter washing woes

Posted in brake failure, circle check, cleaning a car, driver responsibility, driver visibility, driving articles, safe driving, vehicle maintenance, winter driving

Looking after our vehicle is something we must all do, but do you think we shrug it off during winter weather? I’m sure you all realize that your vehicle needs mechanical checks before the snow begins to fly and that you need to prepare your vehicle for the cold temperatures, but is that enough? Do…

Jan 26 2012 January 26, 2012 March 5, 2017 No Comment by safedriver

Your vehicle is like an infant

Posted in cleaning a car, collisions, common sense, distracted driving, driver responsibility, driver risk taking, driver visibility, driving articles, looking well ahead, responsible driving, safe driving, windshield wipers, winter driving

There isn’t a week that goes by when I have to ask at least one of my kids to go and have a shower. At every meal I also have to ask at least one of my four kids to wash their hands before they sit down at the dinner table. There’s a lot to…

Jan 22 2012 January 22, 2012 March 5, 2017 No Comment by safedriver

How to get unstuck from the snow

Posted in common sense, cooperative driving, driver stress, driver training, driving articles, driving skills, safe driving, winter driving, winter manners

Every now and then you may find yourself in deep snow after leaving work, school or home. If you have the necessary winter driving survival kit, you’ll be ok. If not, you’ve got some problems. Every vehicle should have the basic equipment such as a shovel, ice scraper and of course winter tires already on…

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Category: winter driving

Learning to drive in winter is a smart idea

For drivers, what IS considered normal?

Winter driving is so… mental!

Give me a couple of seconds…

Never get caught off guard

Winter washing woes

Your vehicle is like an infant

How to get unstuck from the snow

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