I was thinking the other day (yes, I do think every now and then) about the different and sometimes strange names people tend to have. I wondered if someone had a driving instructor with a strange name, would you want to learn to drive from them. How good is someone’s instruction if their name was…
I’ve recently done a couple of newspaper interviews about what a new driver should look for in purchasing a used vehicle. After all the thinking I did for these publications, I thought I would also share some of that information here. The new driver needs to find value and safety in their first major purchase….
It happens every day we drive; distractions. We tend to be our own worse enemy. We’re curious by nature, but when does that curiosity turn into danger? Distracting ourselves has been going on since time began. It’s always a difficult task to stay focused on one thing when something else that may be more interesting…
With the high price of gas these days, we’re all trying different ways to save money. Some people have elected to keep their vehicle at home and walk, cycle or take public transportation. That’s a good thing. This can also help reduce traffic jams and air pollution. To help make this work, we need to…
We all know,or should know, that we should share the road with pedestrians and cyclists whenever we approach them. Sharing the road means safety for both parties. Whose responsibility is it for safety; the driver of the vehicle or the cyclist? Why not both? I see kids on their bikes riding on the sidewalk, but…
We all become lazy from time to time. I’m sure we even procrastinate occasionally as well. I was going to write a list of why I procrastinate, but figure I’ll do it later. When it comes to driving, does it really pay for us to procrastinate, especially when it comes to cleaning our windows and…
I’ve written a few articles about route planning over the years. It never seems to get old. Sometimes, it pays to be a little creative to getting to your destination on time. Are you a creative driver when it comes to saving time while driving? Every day that I head out to my office, I…
This past Father’s Day I was surprised with a new BBQ grill for my backyard. I was so surprised to get one. Unfortunately, I wasn’t half as surprised as the driver of this taxi when their car turned into a “car-BQ”. What should you do if your vehicle catches fire? They do catch fire more…