As drivers, we tend to forget the littlest things about driving. You know, the things you had to know before going for your license. Over time, we tend to adjust what is real to what we believe is real. Many times, they aren’t the same thing. With this in mind, here are a few things…
As written for The safe Driver. Even if you have only owned your vehicle for a short while, you’ll already have realized that every car and van is like a person. They have their own personalities and quirks that you need to adjust to. Some cars you get along great with, others just seem…
As written for The Safe Driver. A garage is not just a place to park your car, as related by Dave James, the head of Canadian Garage doors NW Calgary, it can also be transformed into the ultimate safe driving workshop. With the right equipment and setup, you can improve your driving skills and…
As written for The Safe Driver. One of the reasons SUVs and crossovers have become the most popular personal vehicles on the roads is that they look and feel safer than your typical sedan. The elevation from the road, the bigger frame and weight, and the advanced safety technology that comes with today’s automobiles…
There’s no question that driving a vehicle is dangerous thing to do. It seems that many drivers ignore the risks of driving and take chances that jeopardize their safety and the safety of those around them. It seems that a lot of it is a false sense of competence. They think they’re good at specific…
As written for Not Your Child Corp. I’m pretty sure no one really expects it, but it can seem intimidating being pulled over by the police in a RIDE (Reduce Impaired Driving Everywhere) program or roadside stop/check program as the police are looking for impaired drivers. Some may even feel nervous although they have…
As written for The Safe Driver. Snow tires, also known as winter tires, are a specific type of tire designed for use in cold weather and on snow-covered roads. They are composed with a specialized rubber compound that remains extremely flexible even in low temperatures, allowing for better tire traction, rolling performance and smooth…
It seems that each winter we have enough severe storms that the police and local government ask all motorists to avoid non-essential road travel. They do it to help everyone remain safe and not become injured or stranded during that time. But what does essential travel really mean? According to a dictionary definition, the word…