Month: November 2010

Keep the flow of traffic….flowing

We’ve all done things that affect other people. For example, if you’re in a service industry, your work pace can affect your customers and your fellow workers. If you’re slow with getting your work done it can slow down production. If you’ve done that during your job, would you do that as a driver? The…



Do you push the envelope?

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…



Keeping the kids in check on trips

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…



Do you see the signs?

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…



Habits never die; they just change

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”….



Canada’s Worst Driver….6?

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…