4 ways to be more eco-friendly – on and off the road

**A contributed post as written for The Safe Driver.   With increasing new coverage on the state of the world, its forests and oceans, cityscapes and farmland, people ask themselves: how can I make a difference? How do you make choices that ensure there is a healthy, happy planet for generations to come? In part,…



Don’t use gravity to secure your load…

When I was a kid, my dad and I would play wrestle. We would spend Saturday afternoon watching wrestling on TV and after, we would try out the moves on each other. It was a lot of fun until my dad would win by sitting on me. I couldn’t move. Well, that is until my…



We should drive this way, just in case…

There are a lot of things we do in our lives that fall under the category of “just in case”. Just because we have fire insurance on our home it doesn’t mean we want to have a fire. No open flame in my home thank you very much. I’ll bar-b-que in the yard thanks. Just…



Teaching the public about sober driving…one breathalyzer at a time

I enjoy sports and have for most my life. I enjoy watching and playing. As I get older, I tend to watch more than I play. As many people can attest to, golf is one of those games that will attract young and old to the courses. I have played golf as well and look…



The best auto shows you should visit

As written for The Safe Driver.   If you are involved in the automotive industry, then you’ll surely want to visit and even exhibit at the best trade shows in the world. And why not? This can be your ticket to know the latest trends, network your business, and generate sales. Auto shows are the…



Driving like a Canadian…

Growing up in Canada, driving in many different elements has really been a blessing when you look at the big picture. In many places of Canada, it gave you the opportunity to drive in extreme winter weather conditions and then a few months later, extreme heat. It almost feels like you’ll need to wear a…



The sound of silence…

After a long day of work, it’s always nice to relax and have some quiet time. Being in the vehicle for many hours a day, it’s helpful to unwind as best as possible, but for some people, their quiet time doesn’t happen while they’re driving. These are the people who purposely take the muffler off…



Changing the habit of cell phone dependency while driving

Like many people, we have our lives on our phone. Press a button and you make a call. There are only a few numbers I have memorized, the rest are all programed into my phone. Most things I do electronically I do through my phone, such as text, call, email and social media. We know…