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…



It’s Not Always the Driver’s Fault… How the Road Contributes to Car Accidents

**A contributed post as written for The Safe Driver.   Cars are becoming safer with every passing year. The humble automatic vehicle, in comparison to a stick shift, means that we can drive smoother, and not worry about the mechanics of the vehicle. But, are there problems on our roads that cause car accidents as…



Communicating to others while driving just got easier

There seems to be a time when we’re driving that we wish we had a chance to communicate with others around us, beyond our turn signals, brake lights and horn. Some drivers may use their hands and arms to communicate, but don’t you wish there was another way to communicate to other road users? Let…



Safety First: Things That Every Driver Should Have

**A contributed post as written for The Safe Driver.   No matter how good a driver you may be, the road holds a whole host of potential dangers. Even if you don’t put a foot wrong, you never know when another road user’s driving, damage to the road’s surface, or adverse weather conditions could lead…



Is an Automatic Transmission Safer for the Novice Driver?

**A contributed post as written for The Safe Driver.   It’s a question that crops up more often than not now, especially as so many more people are driving an automatic car. Is an automatic actually safer than a manual transmission? When it comes to answering this question there are many different variables that are…



Common Auto Accidents That Could Be Prevented

**A contributed post as written for The Safe Driver by Gary Sterling.   Today, you might have heard about another car accident on the news. With an increasing number of vehicular crashes happening all over the world every day, it is crucial for anyone behind the wheel to practice safe driving and get rid of…