The Safe Driver

Nov 25 2010 November 25, 2010 March 5, 2017 No Comment by safedriver

Do you push the envelope?

Posted in Adjusting to vehicles, common sense, driver risk taking, driver training, driving articles, driving skills, responsible driving, risk taking, safe driving, skid control, speeding

Every now and then I get reminded of why we do certain things as drivers. I’m the type of person that usually does things because I believe in them. Are you like that as well? Once I know something works, I try to keep doing it. For example, I know that slippery roads can reduce…

Nov 23 2010 November 23, 2010 March 5, 2017 No Comment by safedriver

Keeping the kids in check on trips

Posted in distracted driving, driver responsibility, driver risk taking, driver stress, driving articles, driving role model, driving with kids, passenger safety, responsible driving, safe driving

Since we’re heading into the holiday season, perhaps we need a few reminders before taking those holiday trips. A lot of families make those long drives to visit friends and family over the holidays. It’s always a nice time when we all get together, but how do you keep your kids in check on these…

Nov 17 2010 November 17, 2010 March 5, 2017 No Comment by safedriver

Do you see the signs?

Posted in common sense, cooperative driving, defensive driving, driver responsibility, driver training, driving articles, driving habits, Driving in traffic, driving skills, learning to drive, pedestrian safety, responsible driving, risk taking, road signs, safe driving

I speak with many people each year who tell me how good a driver they are. I’ve been in the vehicle with many of these people, but they don’t seem to be able to prove it. Most miss the “little” things that would help them become better drivers. For example, a lot of drivers get…

Nov 08 2010 November 8, 2010 March 5, 2017 No Comment by safedriver

Habits never die; they just change

Posted in avoiding a rear crash, brake failure, collision free driving, defensive driving, driver risk taking, driver training, driving articles, driving habits, Driving in traffic, driving skills, learning to drive, passenger safety, practising driving skills, Proactive driving, responsible driving, risk taking, safe driving

We all have habits; some good and some not so good. For example, I have a habit of biting my finger nails while I’m watching a close game during a sporting event. I know other people who have a habit of saying certain phrases all the time, like “you know what I mean” or “like”….

Nov 02 2010 November 2, 2010 March 5, 2017 No Comment by safedriver

Canada’s Worst Driver….6?

Posted in Canada's Worst Driver, collision free driving, common sense, defensive driving, driver responsibility, driver risk taking, driver training, driving articles, Driving in traffic, driving role model, driving skills, learning to drive, practising driving skills, risk taking, safe driving, Scott Marshall

So, season 6 of Canada’s Worst Driver on Discovery has begun. Apparently, they have a candidate by the name of Scott. This isn’t me. However, I was a judge for the first 3 seasons of Canada’s Worst Driver. The ‘Scott’ on season 6 is 25 and although I was 25 once before, that was a…

Oct 30 2010 October 30, 2010 March 5, 2017 No Comment by safedriver

How do you get there from here?

Posted in communicating, distracted driving, driver risk taking, driver stress, driver training, driving articles, driving at night, driving directions, Driving in traffic, driving skills, learning to drive, Proactive driving, responsible driving, risk taking, road signs, safe driving

When you’re trying to get directions to a place you haven’t been to before, how do you find your way? Some people may use a map, a GPS or even something like Google maps or Map Quest. I know people who prefer to use landmarks to give directions. Maybe you do the same. Speaking with…

Oct 28 2010 October 28, 2010 March 5, 2017 No Comment by safedriver

Staying between the lines

Posted in circle check, collision free driving, common sense, driver risk taking, driver stress, driver training, driving articles, driving basics, driving skills, lane markings, learning to drive, parking, parking lots, responsible driving, risk taking, safe driving

We know there are things we’ve done in our past that we regret. Since we can’t go back in time, I try to think about my future actions before I do them. This is especially true when it comes to driving. How conscious are you of your driving actions? Are you aware of the repercussions…

Oct 27 2010 October 27, 2010 March 5, 2017 No Comment by safedriver

Doing the right thing can save a life

Posted in being noticed, common sense, communicating, driver responsibility, driver training, driving articles, Driving in traffic, driving skills, emergency vehicles, freeway driving, handling driving emergencies, mirror use, Proactive driving, responsible driving, risk taking, safe driving

I was recently talking to new instructors when they asked how I get ideas for these articles. Most of the time I get ideas from people I speak with and from the media reports of crashes. Other times I see something happen and I take a photo of it. Keeping my camera handy always helps….

The Safe Driver

Do you push the envelope?

Keeping the kids in check on trips

Do you see the signs?

Habits never die; they just change

Canada’s Worst Driver….6?

How do you get there from here?

Staying between the lines

Doing the right thing can save a life

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