**A contributed post as written for The Safe Driver. Owning a car can provide a long list of benefits. For one, you’ll have the liberty to go wherever you want without relying on the availability of public transportation. You also won’t have to mingle with other commuters for hours — which can provide comfort…
I really enjoy driving, as do millions of people around the world. I, as many people do, take driving seriously. To the others, it’s just a way of life for them. Driving to them is like putting on their shoes; it’s something they do every day without much thought. However, driving should be much more…
As written for The Safe Driver. Even at first glance, it is easy to see why Motor Trend chose the Alfa Romeo Giulia as its Car of the Year for 2018, and prospective buyers will be delighted to know that its visual appeal is equally matched by the driving experience it provides. The award,…
**A contributed post as written for The Safe Driver. There has been terrific progress made in the safety of vehicles and of the roads as a whole, but they’re not perfect. In fact, they’re still something of a big problem. Each year, somewhere in the region of 1.5 million people die due to accidents…
**A contributed post as written for The Safe Driver . When we talk of accidents on the road, it’s usually in terms of the physical damage, both to the people involved and the vehicles. If the person walks away relatively unscathed – that is, only minor injuries – then the accident is assumed to be…
For more than 30 years, road safety has been one of my interests, which has turned into my passion. Anything that involves vehicles and driving always seemed to get my interest, even as a kid. Anything on TV that involved vehicles and driving also caught my attention, so it was also a logical choice to…
**A contributed post as written for The Safe Driver As soon as you hear a bang or the engine make a weird sound, one thought runs through your head: get to a garage. After all, it’s where the pros will take the car and look under the hood to see if there are any…
For more than 40 years, there has been a law designated to those living in Ontario Canada to wear a seat belt; driver and passenger. In many other jurisdictions, laws have been in place for 20 or 30 years. Some for even more. You often wonder about certain laws, but wearing a seat belt seems…