Month: November 2011

Nov 27 2011 November 27, 2011 March 5, 2017 No Comment by safedriver

Help is on the way

Posted in distracted driving, driver responsibility, driver training, driving articles, driving basics, Driving in traffic, driving instructor, driving skills, learning to drive, practising driving skills, responsible driving, safe driving

Over the many years that I’ve been a driving instructor for Young Drivers of Canada I’ve come across many nervous students. It’s not only my job to teach them how to drive safely, but it’s also my job to relax them and keep them calm behind the wheel. Sometimes it’s easier said than done. These new…

Nov 25 2011 November 25, 2011 March 5, 2017 No Comment by safedriver

Driving can be related to…

Posted in common sense, cooperative driving, defensive driving, driver responsibility, driver risk taking, driver training, driver's license, driving articles, driving basics, driving habits, Driving in traffic, driving instructor, driving skills, learning to drive, practising driving skills, responsible driving, safe driving, sharing the road, smooth driving

I’ve coached kids in a number of sports over the years. A few years ago I was coaching my son’s hockey team. During one of the practices I noticed a few of the players weren’t following through with their shots. When I asked them to follow through, they looked a little confused. I asked if…

Nov 23 2011 November 23, 2011 March 5, 2017 No Comment by safedriver

Did you see a sign?

Posted in Canada's Worst Driver, common sense, driver responsibility, driver training, driving articles, driving basics, driving directions, driving habits, Driving in traffic, driving skills, eyesight while driving, lane markings, learning to drive, one way streets, planning your route, practising driving skills, Proactive driving, responsible driving, right of way, risk taking, road signs, safe driving, sharing the road, smooth driving

In just about every jurisdiction around, you need to know what basic road signs mean in order to get your beginner’s permit. In Ontario, you’re allowed 4 signs wrong out of 20 and can still pass that portion of the written test. That’s not bad, but shouldn’t we know what all of the signs mean?…

Nov 17 2011 November 17, 2011 March 5, 2017 No Comment by safedriver

Being in a hurry hurts more than yourself

Posted in avoiding a rear crash, checking the mirror, collision free driving, common sense, cooperative driving, defensive driving, driver responsibility, driver risk taking, driver stress, driving articles, driving habits, Driving in traffic, flow of traffic, passenger safety, responsible driving, risk taking, road rage, safe driving, sharing the road

Currently, for at least twice a week my eldest son has to get up an hour earlier than his siblings so he can get to band practice. Sometimes he drags his butt out of bed at the last minute and rushes off to school. Like most others who are late, he’s in a bit of…

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Nov 14 2011 November 14, 2011 March 5, 2017 No Comment by safedriver

How ready for winter driving are you?

Posted in common sense, driver responsibility, driving articles, Proactive driving, responsible driving, safe driving, winter driving, winter driving clothing, winter manners

It’s inevitable that winter will arrive each year, but why do so many drivers make it feel like it’s a surprise? The first snowfall each year shows us drivers spin their wheels while trying to move their vehicle. They also use their coat sleeve to clear their windows, or not clear them at all. What…

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Nov 12 2011 November 12, 2011 March 5, 2017 No Comment by safedriver

Who should you trust?

Posted in collision free driving, collisions, defensive driving, driver responsibility, driver risk taking, driver training, driving articles, driving fatalities, driving habits, Driving in traffic, driving skills, learning to drive, point of no return, responsible driving, right of way, risk taking, road signs, running a traffic light, safe driving

How much trust do you have in other people? Remember when you were a kid you were always told not to trust strangers, take candy from strangers, talk to strangers and get a ride from strangers? Why do we change that mentality when we’re behind the wheel? As drivers, we tend to trust that the…

Nov 08 2011 November 8, 2011 March 15, 2017 No Comment by safedriver

What does breaking rules get you?

Posted in angry driving, collision free driving, collisions, common sense, cooperative driving, defensive driving, driver responsibility, driver risk taking, driver training, driving articles, Driving in traffic, driving manners, Keeping a licence, learning to drive, racing on public roads, responsible driving, right of way, risk taking, running a traffic light, safe driving, smooth driving, speeding

One of my sons plays house league hockey and he seems to really enjoy it. He’s not going to be playing in the NHL any time soon, but he’s having fun. Part of his enjoyment is his ability to follow the rules of the game, which gives him opportunities to score goals, help his team…

Nov 03 2011 November 3, 2011 March 5, 2017 No Comment by safedriver

One of the slowest police chases ever

Posted in checking the mirror, common sense, cooperative driving, distracted driving, driver risk taking, driving articles, Driving in traffic, driving near trucks, emergency vehicles, etiquette, freeway driving, mirror use, responsible driving, safe driving

Tag; you’re it. Remember when you were a kid and ran around your yard, the park or even the neighbourhood playing a game of tag? Wasn’t that fun? You would chase your friends until you caught them. Luckily for many people, the game of “tag” stops before you drive. When a driver has broken the…