Consider a roadside assistance membership as insurance

There are a lot of things we do in society to protect ourselves from the surprises in our lives. Many will have life insurance, home or apartment insurance, vehicle insurance and other type of insurance. When it comes to driving, there is another form of insurance which many may ignore or assume they’ll never really…



Mustang GT: Fall colours are best seen blurred through the window

**As written for The Safe Driver.   Autumn is one of the prettiest times of year because nature is in a very visible state of transition — the fiery and earthy colours of the leaves changing are a beautiful fall tradition. For the lovers of muscle cars, it’s a great time to enjoy Toronto’s snow-free…



Labeling other drivers hurts you too

The experts say that in order to be avoid being negative you need to avoid being near negative people. I think there’s a lot of merit to that advice. In this day and time, we tend to notice things which may make us scratch our head and wonder why. The negative events which happen in…



The “Move Over Law” includes tow trucks…and it should

As much as many people may hate them, rules are in place to help keep order and to help protect individuals. This is especially true when it comes to driving. Some rules are actually coupled up with common sense and logic. And let’s be real, not everyone has the same logic or common sense as…



Is technology making it safer to drive?

As written for The Safe Driver.   Most experts agree that technology is making driving a much safer activity. There are, of course, exceptions to that general rule. Some people are distracted by technology overload and opt for older cars that don’t come with all the bells and whistles like lane-change alert, parking assist and…



It’s time to reduce greenhouse gas emissions…

Society changes quicker than many realize. It’s not just fashion, electronics or wealth that changes us. It’s what we’re doing to our community, city, country, planet that should direct us to our way of life. We tend to look to the future when we think about education, jobs, health and finances, but what about where…



Effective tools for a fleet manager…

It’s no secret that road safety is a passion of many people. Whether they are the driver, the parents of younger drivers, fleet managers or business owners, there’s a lot to be said about being a safe driver. But for some fleet managers or business owners, there can be more than being a safe driver…



Judging when the green traffic light will change…

We all try to do the right thing throughout life, however sometimes our best effort isn’t always correct. I was recently driving behind a vehicle and as we approached a green light, the driver seemed to slow down. There weren’t any brake lights but it was obvious they had eased off the accelerator. I had…