Category: angry driving

Dec 18 2014 December 18, 2014 March 5, 2017 NoComment by safedriver

Do we have the right to “punish” other drivers?

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Growing up I’m sure we’ve all been punished for things we’ve done wrong. Getting ‘grounded’ or having a ‘time-out’ was a common thing to have happen when we didn’t follow the rules when we were kids. It’s quite common to do the same things with our kids that our parents did with us when we…

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Oct 14 2014 October 14, 2014 March 5, 2017 3Comments by safedriver

When did blocking drivers become a driving skill?

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Ever since I was a kid I was taught manners. I was encouraged to say please and thank you and hold the door open for the next person. It’s something I also have taught my kids. I take pride in that and it’s a great feeling when someone comments to me at how polite and…

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Sep 25 2014 September 25, 2014 November 29, 2020 NoComment by safedriver

How patient are you behind the wheel?

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When I speak with people about my job as a driving instructor with Young Drivers of Canada they often say they aren’t patient enough to teach someone how to drive. I guess my demeanor is regularly calm enough to do this. I am a patient person by nature. I guess you would have to be…

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Apr 26 2014 April 26, 2014 March 5, 2017 NoComment by Scott Marshall

Do you have enough will power to make changes?

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There are so many things we need to do in life that will test our will power. Will you take that last piece of cake for dessert? Will you say what’s on your mind to someone even though you know it will hurt their feelings or make them angry? There are countless of times we…

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Mar 09 2014 March 9, 2014 March 5, 2017 NoComment by Scott Marshall

You, your kids, your car, their life

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Being a parent has so many responsibilities that I can’t even begin to list them all. One of the things that remain at the top of our list is ensuring that our kids are safe. I personally know how I feel when one of my kids injures themselves. No parent would really want to purposely…

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Jan 23 2014 January 23, 2014 March 5, 2017 2Comments by Scott Marshall

How to fail your road test

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As most people I come to meet through Young Drivers of Canada they want to pass their road test and get their driver’s licence as soon as possible. Some of the students I’ve taught over the years actually want to drive safely. Passing the road test is just a step for them. Good thinking in…

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Oct 17 2013 October 17, 2013 March 5, 2017 NoComment by Scott Marshall

Time will tell…

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There’s an old saying that “time heals all wounds”. Some of us believe it and some of us don’t. I think it really depends upon the situation and the person. We also hear people tell us that “time will tell”. In other words, if you wait long enough you’ll know if you were correct with…

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Oct 10 2013 October 10, 2013 October 10, 2013 NoComment by Scott Marshall

Canada’s Worst Driver…Ever!?

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Well, they’re back. Another season of Canada’s Worst Driver has returned. This is season nine, but with a little bit of a twist compared to the previous eight seasons. If you’ve watched the series each of the first eight seasons, I’m sure you’ll recognize some of the participants. The producers have brought back previous participants…

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