Feb 01 2012 February 1, 2012 March 5, 2017 NoComment by safedriver

Winter washing woes

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Looking after our vehicle is something we must all do, but do you think we shrug it off during winter weather? I’m sure you all realize that your vehicle needs mechanical checks before the snow begins to fly and that you need to prepare your vehicle for the cold temperatures, but is that enough? Do…

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Jan 30 2012 January 30, 2012 March 5, 2017 NoComment by safedriver

Please ex-squeeze me

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It’s bad enough when other drivers do things to us and our vehicle that makes us annoyed, but when you do them to yourself, you just have to ask yourself “Why?” every now and then. I work downtown and every now and then will walk past vehicles that are parked at the side of the…

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Jan 26 2012 January 26, 2012 March 5, 2017 NoComment by safedriver

Your vehicle is like an infant

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There isn’t a week that goes by when I have to ask at least one of my kids to go and have a shower. At every meal I also have to ask at least one of my four kids to wash their hands before they sit down at the dinner table. There’s a lot to…

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Jan 24 2012 January 24, 2012 March 5, 2017 11Comments by safedriver

How helpful are reverse cameras?

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Modern technology has helped our society move forward in many different ways. This technology helps us enjoy life differently than we did 5, 10 or even 20 years ago. We have things now that help life to become more enjoyable, such as cell phones, laptops, digital cameras and webcams. As a driver, do we also…

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Jan 22 2012 January 22, 2012 March 5, 2017 NoComment by safedriver

How to get unstuck from the snow

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Every now and then you may find yourself in deep snow after leaving work, school or home. If you have the necessary winter driving survival kit, you’ll be ok. If not, you’ve got some problems. Every vehicle should have the basic equipment such as a shovel, ice scraper and of course winter tires already on…

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Jan 20 2012 January 20, 2012 March 5, 2017 NoComment by safedriver

Another reason to use your side mirror

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When I’m teaching my students to drive at Young Drivers of Canada, I often try to use the simple approach. The less information and steps, the easier it is to remember them. I also use some of those steps to help my kids become safe and to help plant a seed in their mind before…

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Jan 18 2012 January 18, 2012 March 5, 2017 NoComment by safedriver

What goes around comes around

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Growing up I believed that doing a good deed would bring a good deed back to me. You know, what goes around comes around. In all fairness, the evil deeds also work that way too. Karma, or fate if you prefer, is something I do believe in. I also believe that you have to work…

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Jan 17 2012 January 17, 2012 March 5, 2017 NoComment by safedriver

Saving the junk in your trunk

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Decisions, distractions, focus; these are all things we face each time we drive. Keeping your mind on driving is important every time you drive; we know that. We tend to do it to ourselves though. We distract ourselves often enough that we can cause damage to our vehicle or ourselves. How many times have you…

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