Jun 16 2009 June 16, 2009 March 5, 2017 NoComment by safedriver

What’s so dangerous?

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What do you think the most dangerous thing is that we do as drivers? Is it driving in the winter, on the highway or at night? You might think these are all dangerous things to do, but the most dangerous driving task is turning left at traffic lights. It’s true! Let’s take a look and…

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Jun 14 2009 June 14, 2009 March 5, 2017 NoComment by safedriver

Is it needs, or wants?

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What kind of vehicle do you have? I drive a van because my family’s needs require it. I used to have a small station wagon, but it didn’t provide enough seats for my wife, my 4 kids and myself. I couldn’t really ask my son to hold onto the roof rack while I was driving,…

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Jun 11 2009 June 11, 2009 June 11, 2009 NoComment by safedriver

Is it really freedom?

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When I’m teaching new drivers I will ask them why they are taking our training course. Most of their answers are to get their license, to learn to drive safely and to gain confidence. Lately, I’ve had the answer of “to get my freedom”. Does driving for you mean you’ve got freedom? For the most…

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Jun 09 2009 June 9, 2009 February 10, 2021 2Comments by safedriver

Are you in a fog?

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Sometimes I feel like I’m in a fog. My thoughts don’t always come across in a clear manner. Last night I was also in a fog, but this time it was weather related. We should all be used to driving in the fog, especially because we’ve experienced this since we can remember. I was a…

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Jun 07 2009 June 7, 2009 June 7, 2009 NoComment by safedriver

Are you paranoid?

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This was from the Toronto Star, dated June 6, 2009 http://www.thestar.com/article/646608


Jun 05 2009 June 5, 2009 June 5, 2009 NoComment by safedriver

Can you tell by what I drive?

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  I’ve heard people talk about other drivers for years. They’ve said they can tell what kind of driver someone is based on what type of vehicle they drive. Wow, are they good or what? I wonder if they can determine my age or weight too? Isn’t that strange, that someone can actually determine how…

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Jun 02 2009 June 2, 2009 March 5, 2017 NoComment by safedriver

Do you trust me?

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We were brought up learning not to trust other people. We couldn’t talk to strangers, go for rides with strangers or take candy from strangers. (Although I’m sure Halloween confuses small kids, don’t you think?) So, with all of this concern regarding strangers, why do we trust strangers when we drive? One of the most…

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Jun 02 2009 June 2, 2009 June 2, 2009 3Comments by safedriver

Stop or slow, what’s the difference?

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I was speaking recently to a licensed driver who had a few driving problems. I had taken him out for a driving evaluation and noticed he rolled his stops. He wasn’t aware he was doing that until I explained what he was doing. Do you roll stops as well? Maybe you do, but aren’t sure….

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