Times are changing. We all know that. Even the things we feel that aren’t changing a lot on the surface are really changing underneath. Of course, I’m referring to our vehicles. Oh sure, the looks change every few years with most models, but our vehicles are also changing behind that shiny exterior shell. These changes…
Are you a bandit? If not, maybe you know a bandit. Perhaps you’ve been a bandit earlier in your life. I’m not talking about a robber or outlaw. This is someone drives in the left lane for no apparent reason. The dreaded “Left Lane Bandit”. Okay, so now I ask again – are you a…
Over the many years that I’ve been involved with road safety I’ve had the pleasure to observe and promote it on radio, television, write for many publications and be involved with many road safety events. Recently, I was asked to observe such an event; a Commercial Motor Vehicle Safety Initiative held in the greater Toronto…
There are a lot of things that protect us while we’re driving our vehicle, including airbags, seatbelts, anti-lock brakes and many more. But what many people may not realize the windshield is also on that list of things which protect us. Oh, and it protects us more than stopping the bugs from hitting our teeth…
I’m not afraid to ask for help. I think it’s a sign of strength actually. If you’re struggling, why get frustrated when you know there’s help out there? It falls under the “work smarter, not harder” mentality. Kind of a life lesson, huh? I take that same advice each morning and evening as I head…
For decades that I’ve been involved in road safety I often hear people say they’re good drivers. What makes them say that? Is it because they haven’t been in any crashes? Or maybe they haven’t been in crashes that have been deemed their fault? Is it because they haven’t had any tickets? What makes someone…
Life is too short to not have fun. Live life to the fullest is what many people say. I do try to have fun whenever I can, as do many people. Many professionals are so focused on their job they rarely have time for fun. Not so with the case of these two professional hockey…
Those who know me know I take road safety as a serious business. The actions we do every day behind the wheel can affect us and those around us in both a positive and negative way. Driving can also be a very enjoyable activity, but paying attention to what you’re doing and ignoring distractions can…