Car leasing vs buying used cars: which works for you best?

**A contributed post as written for The Safe Driver. When it comes to making plans to purchase your next car there are more options than ever to choose from but two of the most popular choices are buying a second-hand car, or going for a car lease on a new car – so which works…



Staying safe when the highway gets your vehicle down

**A contributed post as written for The Safe Driver.   Breaking down on a busy road is every driver’s worst nightmare. As well as putting you at risk, a disaster like this could cause a significant pile up. Yet, you can guarantee that, if you do break down, it’s going to happen somewhere you wish…



Alternatives to drinking and driving….and why you need them

For many people, getting together with friends and family to celebrate and have a few drinks is pretty common. Whether the celebration is for New Year’s Eve, Christmas, birthdays. Anniversary’s or just days that end in the letter “y”, they need to realize planning should be in the cards before the celebration begins. It’s actually…



Motorcycles Can Get Way Uncool If You Let Them

**A contributed post as written for The Safe Driver The appeals of owning and riding a motorcycle are rather easy to understand. It allows for an exhilarating experience that cars simply can’t compete with, it’s often cheaper, and it’s simply cool. But there are a few lessons that most motorcyclists are quick to learn. There…



Tips for Safe Driving

**A contributed post as written for The Safe Driver Whether you are an experienced driver or you are just about to get your driving license, safety should be your top priority. Being too safe is impossible especially in winter when bad weather can totally change the way your brakes and wheels behave. Modern cars are…



Reducing the stress of winter driving

There’s an old saying; “Whether you say you can or whether you say you can’t, you are correct.” This is especially true when it comes to believing you can drive safely in poor weather, especially winter weather. Being able to handle winter driving conditions starts before you leave your home. It starts in your mind….



3 Things New Drivers Should Always Remember

**A contributed post as written for The Safe Driver   It can be tough for new drivers. Whether you’re just starting to learn or you’re on the road on your own, there are a few things you need to remember. Read on to find out what they are!   Never Give In To Peer Pressure…



Testing your driving psychology

I get asked driving questions regularly. It almost seems, to many people I come across, that I’ve been regarded as a driving therapist. I’m good with that. I realize that many people who ask me questions want to improve their driving knowledge, confirm their knowledge or find out if they’ve been doing the proper thing…