The New Laws On Distracted Driving

**A contributed post as written for The Safe Driver.   Sat on the sofa the other night, we were sat scrolling through our phone when we stumbled across what looked to be a life-changing video. We were going to watch it there and then. But we didn’t. And the reason we didn’t was because it…



Driving a Porsche should make it to your bucket list

There’s an old saying that the more we change, the more we stay the same. That’s often the case when you look at history. That’s not always the case when it comes to vehicles. I love older vehicles with the sleek lines and the sound of power. Nothing sounds better than hearing the engine roar…


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Why the Car of Your Dreams Might be Attainable

**A contributed post as written for The Safe Driver.   Most drivers have that one car that they’d love to be able to get behind the wheel of every day of the week. But for many people, those dreams remain dreams forever. But maybe you should take active steps towards finding the car that’s perfect…



Sorry, but the “fast” lane doesn’t really exist

Opinions are like elbows, most people have a couple of them. When it comes to driving, many people more than a couple of opinions. Unfortunately, these opinions can get some people into trouble. Sometimes that trouble spreads to others. For years I’ve always heard how the right lane was considered the driving lane and the…




Towing and Recovery Safety Tips: What You Should Know

**A contributed post as written for The Safe Driver by Peter Short. You’ve been driving a vehicle for years. You know what all the road signs mean and how to navigate your vehicle during tough weathers and roads. You consider yourself a very careful driver because you’d rather be driving slow than risk your life…



Choosing the right vehicle for larger families

Raising 4 kids has been a challenge. They’ve always lead a busy life with many activities after school and on weekends. Taking them to these activities shouldn’t be a challenge. Nor should deciding which vehicle to use to do this. At first thought a minivan seemed to be the logical choice. However, there have been…



Signs You’re Driving Distracted More Often Than You Should Be

**A contributed post as written for The Safe Driver.   Distracted driving may not have got you in any trouble so far, but eventually, it could put you or another person in hospital, or worse, a morgue. You might not think that you’re that much of a distracted driver, but after reading this guide, it…



What Should You Do After an Accident?

**A contributed post as written for The Safe Driver.   Nobody wants to get into a car accident, yet they still happen. You’ll often see them happen, or you hear about them in the media. Some can be simple scratches, while others can be tragic life-altering events. Either way, there is a proper way to…