What to do if you’ve been hit by a garbage truck

**A contributed post as written for The Safe Driver by Sylvia Johnson.   It’s another fine, clear weekend morning in your neighborhood, and you’ve taken your vehicle out for a spin. Maybe you’ve ridden your bike or motorcycle if you didn’t feel like driving at all. Or, you may have just done your usual morning…



Why it’s important to have your motorbike fully serviced every six months or sooner

**A contributed post as written for The Safe Driver by Megan Neilsen   With a lifestyle that’s constantly on the go, whether you’re on your way to work, an important meeting, or a special occasion, every second of your time counts. Traffic jams and arriving late are your biggest fears in life which is why…



The ways on how you can avoid getting caught in a car accident

**A contributed post as written for The Safe Driver by John Curtain.   Regardless of the model of the car that you’re driving, you’ll want to ensure that you can get to your destination unharmed and still in one piece. However, if you’ve been driving a car for a long time, you might tend to…



Key tips to a successful Toronto car wash to help improve car care and safety

**A contributed post as written for The Safe Driver by Kenneth Wilson.   Your vehicle is an expensive investment, and you spend a lot just to maintain it. You get its oil changed, your tires rotated, and regularly replace your brake pads. But have you stopped and thought that an action as simple as washing…



The biggest distractions that can cause major vehicle collisions

**A contributed post as written for The Safe Driver by Pamela Richardson.   When you’re driving your vehicle, you should ideally keep eyes peeled on the road with only furtive glances at the speedometer, gas indicator, and side and rear view mirrors. However, as you might be easily bored, you may have distracted yourself from…



Reasons why you shouldn’t do drunk driving for your own safety

**A contributed post as written for The Safe Driver by Irene Wall.   Most – if not all – social gatherings these days aren’t complete at all without any alcoholic beverages served, especially if there aren’t any kids invited. After all, alcohol can make you easily shed your inhibitions which can help you ease into…



Reasons why you should carry underinsured and uninsured motorist coverage when driving

**A contributed post as written for The Safe Driver by Pauline Griggs .   Every motorist should ideally have auto insurance to protect them from suddenly losing their finances should a vehicular collision occur. However, in reality, some motorists drive their vehicles every single day without any auto insurance to their name. Or even if…



Myths about car collisions you may still believe

**A contributed post as written for The Safe Driver by Ashley Thompson .   According to an article published by Forbes back in 2011, you’ll most likely have three to four collisions happen to you over the course of your life. If you’ve ever been in a car collision, you may have falsely believed certain myths…