5 driving tips to pass onto your kids

**A contributed post as written for The Safe Driver.   If your children are getting on the road, then they’re going to be well-taught by the instructor who is teaching them how to indicate, drive safely, and so on. However, there’s much more to driving than just learning how to park and the like. Indeed, pretty…



A driver’s vision test…well, sort of

It’s been said that we need to keep challenging ourselves in life and take on new challenges to help keep us sharp. I’m going to help you do that. You’re welcome. When it comes to driving, we need to stay current and not fall in to the trap of “That was what I was taught”…



What To Do If Your Car Breaks Down

Top tips and advice should you be unfortunate with a car breakdown. Staying safe on motorways & minor roads. Driveways, Motorways, Minor Roads & Dual Carriageways In the Real World, things don’t always go to plan. Liberty Insurance get that, that’s why they’re here to help when things get real. In the first of their…




Bang, crack, sizzle, and pop: The sound of vehicle safety

**A contributed post as written for The Safe Driver.   The ability to listen to and understand our vehicles is an essential part of car ownership. Even those of us who pride ourselves for our maintenance checks can miss issues if we don’t take the time to listen. Most commonly, strange sounds alert us to…



Safety tips for long distance journeys

**A contributed post as written for The Safe Driver.   It’s summer season at the time of writing, so you may be heading out on your annual summer road trip. Alternatively, you may be visiting family, preparing for a work convention, or journeying for any number of other reasons. Whatever the case, if you are travelling…




6 Top tips for moms driving long distances with kids

**A contributed post as written for The Safe Driver.   A long trip with your children can be a wonderful occasion to bond and show them the world, but it can also be extremely trying for the parents (especially if it’s just one parent!). So, to make sure you won’t end up with drained batteries before…



Heat stroke happens within minutes

Like most people, we complain about the cold and we complain about the heat. It seems like we’re never happy. As far as I’m concerned, I’d prefer the heat over the cold. But when is the temperature too hot to handle? I can answer my own question – when you leave your child or pet…



The ultimate checklist for teenage drivers

**A contributed post as written for The Safe Driver.   Lots of parents start to panic when their teenager begins to drive. Even though they will have plenty of lessons and get tested before they are allowed out on the road on their own, parents still worry about their children’s safety. It’s understandable as driving can…