Month: June 2009

Jun 30 2009 June 30, 2009 June 30, 2009 NoComment by safedriver

Are you open-minded to learn?

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I spend so much of my time teaching people, whether it’s new drivers, new instructors, new classroom teachers or even kids in sports. I enjoy this very much, but sometimes I find people aren’t ready to learn. It’s always difficult to teach someone who doesn’t want to learn. Are you ready to learn? Are you…

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Jun 28 2009 June 28, 2009 June 28, 2009 NoComment by safedriver

Are we getting better?

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I was recently looking over the Transport Canada statistics to see how we’ve done with road safety. Some things have improved, but other things have gotten worse. I still shake my head about these statistics and wonder how we can get better and reduce serious injury and fatalities. The latest statistics come from 2006. If…

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Jun 26 2009 June 26, 2009 June 26, 2009 NoComment by safedriver

Do as I say, not as I do?

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I was recently out with my son when he pointed out the driver in front of us was not making a smooth turn. He thought the driver went too far into the intersection before turning left. First, I was impressed my son has the “driving instructor bug” in his system. Second, I was surprised he’s…

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Jun 23 2009 June 23, 2009 March 5, 2017 5Comments by safedriver

Is this a fair comparison?

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Okay, this is sad. I need to get a life. I compare a lot of things to driving. While walking I check my blind spot before moving to the other side of the aisle or sidewalk. In the grocery store I scan the intersecting aisles for other shoppers before I cross through them. How many…

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Jun 21 2009 June 21, 2009 June 21, 2009 NoComment by safedriver

Can you help save a life?

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As seen in The Driver magazine in the May/June 2009 issue. http://thedrivermagazine.com/2009/help-save-a-life-%e2%80%93-let-emergency-vehicles-pass-safely/ How You Can Help Save a Life By Scott Marshall         As a driving instructor for Young Drivers of Canada over the past 21 years, I’ve been in the car with many people, as can be well expected. Many people feel that my…

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Jun 16 2009 June 16, 2009 March 5, 2017 NoComment by safedriver

What’s so dangerous?

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What do you think the most dangerous thing is that we do as drivers? Is it driving in the winter, on the highway or at night? You might think these are all dangerous things to do, but the most dangerous driving task is turning left at traffic lights. It’s true! Let’s take a look and…

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Jun 14 2009 June 14, 2009 March 5, 2017 NoComment by safedriver

Is it needs, or wants?

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What kind of vehicle do you have? I drive a van because my family’s needs require it. I used to have a small station wagon, but it didn’t provide enough seats for my wife, my 4 kids and myself. I couldn’t really ask my son to hold onto the roof rack while I was driving,…

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Jun 11 2009 June 11, 2009 June 11, 2009 NoComment by safedriver

Is it really freedom?

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When I’m teaching new drivers I will ask them why they are taking our training course. Most of their answers are to get their license, to learn to drive safely and to gain confidence. Lately, I’ve had the answer of “to get my freedom”. Does driving for you mean you’ve got freedom? For the most…

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