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Jan 10 2014 January 10, 2014 March 5, 2017 7Comments by Scott Marshall

How much should you clear off?

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I know we’re in a hurry these days, or so it seems. We tend to exaggerate how long things will take us to complete so we cut corners and take chances. The reality is that these chances can affect us and those around us more than we may think. This is certain when it comes…

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Dec 30 2013 December 30, 2013 April 17, 2018 NoComment by Scott Marshall

Never drop your guard

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For those of you who are regular readers of my articles you know that I’ve just finished teaching my son how to drive. He recently got his license but we still talk about driving on a regular basis. We recently discussed how a driver we both knew was hit in the side of their vehicle…

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Nov 12 2013 November 12, 2013 March 5, 2017 NoComment by Scott Marshall

We all need your help

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Let’s face it; we all need help every now and then. For some people, they know this but fail to ask others to help them. Is it pride? Is it laziness? Is it because they don’t fell there’s anyone capable enough to help them? Who knows, but if they need the help, why don’t they…

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Jan 29 2013 January 29, 2013 March 5, 2017 NoComment by safedriver

Can you learn by your mistakes?

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There’s an old saying that I know we’ve all heard before. Actually, I’m pretty sure there’s more than one old saying, but this one is a good one. I’m referring to “I learn by my mistakes”. I’ve learned many things by my mistakes. More importantly, I’ve learned what not to do many times over. That’s…

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Nov 15 2012 November 15, 2012 March 5, 2017 NoComment by safedriver

Do you know where your car is?

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Do you know where your car is? If I made you look out onto your driveway, that’s not exactly what I meant. I will see drivers hit objects on the road, including driving through the centre of a pothole or hitting poles at the local drive-thru. Why couldn’t they avoid that object or pothole? I’ve…

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Aug 27 2010 August 27, 2010 March 5, 2017 NoComment by safedriver

What is defensive driving?

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For the almost 23 years I’ve been a driving instructor at Young Drivers of Canada, I’ve heard the term “defensive driving” many times. What is defensive driving? Many years ago it seemed like it was about driving slowly, but now it’s more about staying away from the other driver. Do you drive defensively or offensively?…

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Oct 08 2009 October 8, 2009 March 5, 2017 10Comments by Scott Marshall

How often should you check your mirror?

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From the September/October edition of The Driver magazine: http://www.thedrivermagazine.com/edu_pg17_sept_oct.html When I first started to write my regular driving column, I had to come up with a catchy title for it. After some thought, I came up with “Through My Rear View Mirror” since a lot of traffic is seen through the mirror. Up to this…

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