Category: driving in the rain

Feb 04 2012 February 4, 2012 March 5, 2017 No Comment by safedriver

Never get caught off guard

Posted in buying a vehicle, common sense, driver responsibility, driver stress, driver training, driving articles, driving habits, driving in the rain, glove box, packing your vehicle, planning your route, Proactive driving, responsible driving, safe driving, winter driving

Every now and then you may get caught off guard. You may have visitors drop by unannounced while your house is a mess. Sometimes you may find yourself invited out for dinner, but you’re short on cash. What do you do in situations like that? Is there any way you can prepare for the unexpected?…

Oct 13 2011 October 13, 2011 March 5, 2017 No Comment by safedriver

Why wait until it’s a panic move?

Posted in being noticed, collision free driving, collisions, communicating, defensive driving, driver training, driving articles, driving at night, driving in the rain, Driving in traffic, one way streets, passenger safety, safe driving

I was recently out with my teenage son bringing him back from his hockey practice. Yes, apparently my life goal is to drive my kids to and from their activities. Anyway, it was dark and raining while we were traveling on a multi-lane one way street with four lanes in our direction. I was in…

May 02 2011 May 2, 2011 March 5, 2017 No Comment by safedriver

It’s never too late to change

Posted in backing up, collision free driving, common sense, defensive driving, driver responsibility, driver risk taking, driver training, driver visibility, driving articles, driving basics, driving fatalities, driving habits, driving in the rain, Driving in traffic, driving skills, parking, parking lots, pedestrian safety, Proactive driving, risk taking, safe driving

I know we’re in a hurry to do things these days. It’s part of our society to be busy. Part of the problem we have is that we run out of time to get everything done that we need to get done. Do you ever find yourself rushing around to get things done that you…

Mar 15 2011 March 15, 2011 March 5, 2017 No Comment by safedriver

Why live in a pot hole?

Posted in collision free driving, dashboard warning lights, distracted driving, driver responsibility, driver risk taking, driver training, driver visibility, driving articles, driving in the rain, Driving in traffic, handling driving emergencies, headlight failure, pot holes, responsible driving, risk taking, running a traffic light, safe driving, smooth driving, vehicle maintenance, winter driving

Looking after our vehicles is part of every vehicle owner’s job and driver’s job. Having a vehicle that’s running smoothly means it’ll be a safer vehicle to drive. Ensuring the brakes work properly for example means you can stop in an emergency if needed. Ensuring the wipers clear a smooth space across the windshield means…

Apr 08 2010 April 8, 2010 March 5, 2017 No Comment by safedriver

Ignore or respond?

Posted in brake failure, collision free driving, common sense, driver responsibility, driver training, driving articles, driving basics, driving in the rain, driving skills, Proactive driving, racing on public roads, responsible driving, road signs, safe driving, speeding

In every jurisdiction you need to do a written test or rules of the road and a test of road signs if you want to get your beginner’s license. To help prepare new drivers, it’s always recommended to review the local driver’s handbook or website. Knowing the rules of the road and what each sign…

Mar 10 2010 March 10, 2010 March 5, 2017 No Comment by safedriver

Are you common?

Posted in common sense, driver responsibility, driver risk taking, driver stress, driver training, driving articles, driving in the rain, Driving in traffic, driving skills, pedestrian safety, responsible driving, right of way, safe driving, speeding

We all have habits; whether they’re good or bad. I’ll often bite my finger nails when I’m watching a close game of hockey, football, baseball, etc.; especially if my team is hanging on for the win. Driving also has to be done with habits; hopefully good habits. Current thoughts and common sense must also be…

Oct 24 2009 October 24, 2009 March 5, 2017 No Comment by Scott Marshall

Oh say can you see…

Posted in distracted driving, driver stress, driver training, driving articles, driving at night, driving in the rain, Driving in traffic, driving skills, freeway driving, headlight use, learning to drive, passenger safety, responsible driving, risk taking, safe driving

I recently got some new glasses and I’m very pleased at how much clearer I can see. The last time I had my eyes checked was over 3 years ago, so it was time to get a check up. Having proper visibility is important to many of us as individuals, but do we take the…

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Category: driving in the rain

Never get caught off guard

Why wait until it’s a panic move?

It’s never too late to change

Why live in a pot hole?

Ignore or respond?

Are you common?

Oh say can you see…

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