Aug 10 2010 August 10, 2010 March 5, 2017 NoComment by safedriver

If you snooze…

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We’ve all heard of the saying that there are two seasons; winter and construction. So why does it seem to surprise many drivers when they see the road signs letting them know the lane is closed? Better yet, why do drivers drive up to the “lane closed” sign and then try to move over at…

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Aug 09 2010 August 9, 2010 March 5, 2017 NoComment by safedriver

Can you make the adjustment?

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One of the most common comments I’ve had from my students from Young Drivers of Canada is that they have a difficult time getting used to my training car. They say it’s different than their family vehicle. That’s true, but should that be an excuse for not driving well? The steering wheel is still round…

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Aug 01 2010 August 1, 2010 March 5, 2017 NoComment by safedriver

Driving lane or eating lane?

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While I was teaching class at one of our local Young Drivers of Canada locations recently, it was brought up that eating and drinking while driving can be equally as distracting as talking on the phone. It was an interesting thought, so I continued the discussion. When is a good time to take a quick…

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Jul 22 2010 July 22, 2010 March 5, 2017 NoComment by safedriver

Music….or traffic reports?

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Each time the nice weather is here, it’s time to enjoy it while driving. I’ll usually have my window down to enjoy the fresh or somewhat fresh air many times and of course enjoy the sunshine. Like many people, the music tends to come on more often and at a louder volume during nice weather. Do…

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Jul 21 2010 July 21, 2010 March 5, 2017 NoComment by safedriver

Freeway merging takes skill

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I was recently discussing with my class of new drivers at Young Drivers of Canada about driving on the freeway. We all came to the same conclusion that someone with proper training has a better chance to drive safely on a freeway compared to someone who doesn’t take professional training at all. They were concerned…

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Jul 20 2010 July 20, 2010 March 5, 2017 NoComment by safedriver

Monkey see, monkey do

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We all go in the car with our friends and family and become passengers, but sometimes we really prefer to drive. It’s not always about being in control. It’s often about staying alive. We’ve all come across drivers who scare us when they’re driving. They either go too fast when they shouldn’t or weave in…

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Jul 12 2010 July 12, 2010 March 5, 2017 NoComment by safedriver

Too hot to handle

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I recently posted an article (http://bit.ly/digmFX ) about how to cool down your vehicle during these hot summer days. We’ve all experienced how the heat grows in a parked vehicle, especially when parked in an open space with windows barely cracked open. So, if we know how hot the inside of a vehicle gets, why…

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Jul 09 2010 July 9, 2010 March 5, 2017 NoComment by safedriver

Littering is a nasty driving habit

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I recently posted an article about washing your car and cleaning the interior. I like having a clean car and garbage doesn’t belong on the floor any where; including my car. I guess it’s turned into a bit of an obsession for me. I despise littering and what’s worse is when someone throws garbage out…

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