The Safe Driver

May 10 2011 May 10, 2011 March 5, 2017 No Comment by safedriver

Parallel or paranoid…you decide

Posted in Adjusting to vehicles, Canada's Worst Driver, driver risk taking, driver training, driving articles, driving basics, driving skills, learning to drive, parallel parking, parking, practising driving skills, safe driving

What are some of the toughest things and most frightening things that drivers do? You may be thinking of merging onto the freeway, but that’s not it. You may be thinking of driving in heavy traffic, but that’s not it. I’m referring to the dreaded parallel park, or, as some people refer to it; the…

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May 06 2011 May 6, 2011 March 5, 2017 2 Comments by safedriver

And so it begins…

Posted in Adjusting to vehicles, common sense, construction zones, cooperative driving, distracted driving, drinking a beverage while driving, driver responsibility, driver stress, driving articles, Driving in traffic, driving near trucks, driving skills, responsible driving, right of way, risk taking, road rage, road signs, safe driving, summer driving

Stop for a second and take a deep breath. What do you smell during this spring day? Flowers blooming? Freshly cut grass? Maybe the true smell of spring and summer; freshly laid asphalt. Yes, it’s true. We have two seasons; winter and road construction. We can survive this season of road construction, but you have…

May 05 2011 May 5, 2011 March 5, 2017 No Comment by safedriver

Contagious, isn’t it?

Posted in communicating, driving careers, driving instructor, Young Drivers of Canada

Whenever someone asks me what I do for a living and I tell them I’m a driving instructor, they often tell me it’s not something they would do. I agree that we are a rare group of people, and that’s a good thing, right? Since I train new instructors forYoung Driversof Canada, I often watch…

May 02 2011 May 2, 2011 March 5, 2017 No Comment by safedriver

It’s never too late to change

Posted in backing up, collision free driving, common sense, defensive driving, driver responsibility, driver risk taking, driver training, driver visibility, driving articles, driving basics, driving fatalities, driving habits, driving in the rain, Driving in traffic, driving skills, parking, parking lots, pedestrian safety, Proactive driving, risk taking, safe driving

I know we’re in a hurry to do things these days. It’s part of our society to be busy. Part of the problem we have is that we run out of time to get everything done that we need to get done. Do you ever find yourself rushing around to get things done that you…

Apr 30 2011 April 30, 2011 March 5, 2017 No Comment by safedriver

Driving quiz….part one

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Take a look at the Driving quiz section for more questions… 1) While driving to work, the best way to stay focused on driving is: a) Turn off the radio and drink your coffee slowly b) Listen to your favourite music c) Listen to the local traffic reports d) Sing When you’re stopped in traffic at…

Apr 30 2011 April 30, 2011 March 5, 2017 No Comment by safedriver

Saying sorry isn’t always good enough

Posted in angry driving, Canada's Worst Driver, collision free driving, common sense, communicating, cooperative driving, driver responsibility, driver training, driving articles, driving words, etiquette, practising driving skills, Proactive driving, responsible driving, risk taking, road rage, safe driving

Raising our kids is a full time job. We try to teach them right from wrong. With some luck, they’ll grow up to become a good person. Knowing right from wrong is part of growing up. Knowing when to apologize is also as important, but is it enough? As a driver, does saying “sorry” to…

Apr 26 2011 April 26, 2011 March 5, 2017 No Comment by safedriver

The lights are on, but nobody’s home

Posted in avoiding a rear crash, backing up, being noticed, circle check, collision free driving, communicating, dashboard warning lights, driver responsibility, driver risk taking, driver training, driver visibility, driving articles, headlight use, rear crash avoidance, responsible driving, safe driving, signaling, vehicle maintenance

I’m a pretty busy person these days. From the hours I spend at Young Drivers of Canada, to taking my kids to their activities, to spending time relaxing with my family; it fills my day, week, month and year. When I get a moment to myself, I try to take it and relax. Are you…

Apr 16 2011 April 16, 2011 March 5, 2017 No Comment by safedriver

Seatbelts aren’t decorations

Posted in common sense, crash test dummy, driver responsibility, driver risk taking, driver training, driving articles, driving fatalities, Driving in traffic, driving role model, driving stats, passenger safety, responsible driving, safe driving, seatbelts

My ears tend to perk up when I hear anything to do with driving. Whether it’s on the TV news, people having a conversation or in print, I listen carefully to what people are saying. Sometimes I use these methods to update my knowledge of driving techniques and changes to driving laws. Sometimes, I hear…

The Safe Driver

Parallel or paranoid…you decide

And so it begins…

Contagious, isn’t it?

It’s never too late to change

Driving quiz….part one

Saying sorry isn’t always good enough

The lights are on, but nobody’s home

Seatbelts aren’t decorations

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