The Safe Driver – Page 58 – Driving Observations

Nov 11 2014 November 11, 2014 November 29, 2022 5 Comments by safedriver

How to save a buck…or a doe

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As drivers, we always have to be on the lookout for other vehicles, pedestrians and cyclists. In other words; all other road users. Sometimes we forget about the other road users – wildlife. Thousands and thousands of deer are struck and killed each year on our roads and many people are also killed or seriously…

Nov 05 2014 November 5, 2014 December 8, 2020 4 Comments by safedriver

The winter driving quiz is here!

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When it comes to winter driving most people deny they have any problems handling bad road conditions. Despite what we may think, winter weather comes and goes each year. We can’t do anything about the snow, ice and high winds, but we can learn to be prepared to make the best choices possible while driving….

Nov 03 2014 November 3, 2014 March 5, 2017 2 Comments by safedriver

How distracted driving really affects your abilities

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As written for The Insurance Bureau of Canada. Please visit their blog; Remember as a kid you kept hearing the same things from your parents over and over again? The interesting thing is after some time, we tended to ignore what our parents said until what they were warning us about actually happened. This also…

Oct 30 2014 October 30, 2014 March 5, 2017 No Comment by safedriver

Man…if only I had a car-B-Q

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I really enjoy teaching driver training to just about anyone. Not only do I spend time and energy giving out detailed information, but I also enjoy having fun with it. Recently in one of the classes I was teaching at Young Drivers of Canada, we discussed what can cause your vehicle to lose traction. My…

Oct 28 2014 October 28, 2014 March 5, 2017 No Comment by safedriver

Let the kids enjoy Halloween – drive safely…if you need to drive

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As written for The Insurance Hunters. Please visit their blog. Growing up, there are a few times of the year that kids really enjoy. Christmas, birthdays and of course, Halloween makes the list. Let’s not even talk about last day of school! These three favourite times of the year creates excitement galore for kids. Except…

Oct 23 2014 October 23, 2014 March 5, 2017 No Comment by safedriver

Can you believe 10 seasons of Canada’s Worst Driver?

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One of the most common conversation topics many people can relate to is the weather. If we had no weather, many people would just stop making small-talk with others. It’s a common element within our society. Something else millions of people can relate to is bad drivers. We’ve all seen them, been in the same…

Oct 22 2014 October 22, 2014 May 12, 2017 No Comment by safedriver

Why would I check my mirror? I’ve already been there.

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Let’s face it; we tend to look at ourselves in the mirror. It’s not really about being vain. It’s more like wanting to know that you look presentable without having any food still stuck in your teeth. Some people check the mirror to see if their hair is still looking good. I don’t have that…

Oct 20 2014 October 20, 2014 March 5, 2017 No Comment by safedriver

Preparing your vehicle for winter starts in the fall

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As written for The Insurance Hunters. Please visit their blog. Procrastination; it’s something many people do. I’ve often joked by saying I was going to make a list of reasons why I procrastinate, but figure I’ll do that later. Some things we can get by with putting off, while other things should be done sooner…