As a driving instructor for over 30 years, it’s been known that I talk a lot. And I do mean a lot. In reality, I get paid to talk. Whether I’m training new drivers, re-training licensed drivers, or training new instructors, I have to talk. If I can’t talk, I can’t do my job very…
**As written for The Safe Driver. Car accidents in the United States lamentably take place commonly and most of these road accidents are brought about by human blunder. While some belong to moderately minor, numerous lives fall a prey to death each year by these terrible car mishaps. Your life is likely in danger…
A contributed post as written for The Safe Driver. Distracted driving is still a problem in Canada, where most provinces have laws against the act. But some Canadians aren’t familiar with what these laws define as ‘distracted driving.’ The definition of the term is probably much broader than you might have imagined. What is…
**A contributed post as written for The Safe Driver. There are few vehicle parts that are as important to your safety as the brakes. Every time you stop your car, you rely on the brakes to keep you safe, which add up to hundreds of times every time you drive. It is worth your…
**A contributed post as written for The Safe Driver. Driving as an amputee is one of the most freeing experiences out there. Going out on the open road, or even visiting your local grocery store, is made that much more convenient when you have your own ride. With some specialized equipment and a few installations, you…
Many things have changed over the years, including the language and phrases we use. Listening to my kids talk I have to ask for a translation at times. I was told I have drip. I was thinking…what?? It turns out it meant I had style. I was pleased it didn’t have anything to do with…
**A contributed post as written for The Safe Driver. Many people put little thought into vehicle maintenance or emergency preparedness. Instead, they only address a problem once it has occurred. However, you want to stay safe and prepared, it is important to think ahead of time. This is especially true if you are someone who has…
**A contributed post as written for The Safe Driver. Many people know that teenagers are more likely to get into car crashes than older adults, but most people probably chalk this statistic up to inexperience. After all, the more a person drives, the less he/she should be prone to mistakes. However, lack of experience is just…