**As written for The Safe Driver. You’ve just finished a really long day at work and are looking forward to going home, ordering some food, and crashing in front of the TV for a couple of hours. Out of nowhere, a black Saab cuts in front of you, causing you to lose concentration for…
It’s no secret I have the passion for road safety, but I’m not the only one. I recently had the pleasure of sitting down with a police officer in Ontario to get their point of view on distracted driving and impaired driving. They’re assigned to the traffic division looking for violators of distracted driving, impaired…
Although I normally spend my working hours thinking of road safety, I often do spread the word even when I’m not officially working. My kids have experienced my passion when it comes to road safety for pretty much their entire lives. As my kids are now all adults, I’ve expanded on this. My two sons…
**As written for The Safe Driver. Whether you’re buying new or used, buying a vehicle can be intimidating. Salespeople often try to pressure prospective buyers into leaving the lot with a car, so it’s important to prepare before visiting a dealership. Here’s what you need to know to make a well-informed, stress-free decision. Think…
**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…
**As written for The Safe Driver. There are actions you might take after a car accident that could that hurt your chances of fair compensation if you are injured or suffer other losses. It is important to know what to say and do to protect your interests after a car accident. If you sustain…
For years I’ve loved older vehicles. It was something one of my best friends and I had in common ever since we were teens. Going to car shows was something and is something we both love to do. That hasn’t stopped as the decades have passed. It’s actually fueled my passion for wanting a classic…
With so much on the go these days, it’s a wonder we can focus on our driving each time we get behind the wheel. We’re often thinking about where we’re going, what we need to do when we get there or who we need to contact when we get there. The reality is, that can…