Category: etiquette

Oct 26 2013 October 26, 2013 March 5, 2017 4 Comments by Scott Marshall

Some of you may hazard to guess

Posted in Adjusting to vehicles, being noticed, collision free driving, communicating, cooperative driving, dashboard warning lights, defensive driving, driver responsibility, driver risk taking, driver training, driving articles, driving attitude, driving basics, driving habits, Driving in traffic, driving manners, etiquette, flow of traffic, how to drive, learning to drive, mirror use, Proactive driving, rear crash avoidance, safe driving, signaling, visibility

When I’m teaching my students how to drive at Young Drivers of Canada I’ll ask them to list the different ways they can communicate to other road users while driving. Most answers they give me include their signals, brake lights, head lights and of course the horn. Some of them are pretty knowledgeable and let…

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Oct 01 2013 October 1, 2013 February 6, 2021 4 Comments by Scott Marshall

Good deeds never go unnoticed

Posted in boosting a battery, cooperative driving, driver stress, driving articles, driving attitude, driving manners, driving role model, etiquette, respect, safe driving, Uncategorized, Young Drivers of Canada

I was always raised in such a way as to help others in need. I’ve been raising my kids to have the same beliefs. I firmly believe that if we help others, they’ll help others and the chain continues. It may not always continue, but I am an optimist and do believe some people continue…

Jun 04 2013 June 4, 2013 March 5, 2017 1 Comment by safedriver

Funeral processions…the need to know

Posted in being noticed, collision free driving, common sense, communicating, cooperative driving, defensive driving, distracted driving, driver responsibility, driver risk taking, driver stress, driving articles, driving directions, driving habits, Driving in traffic, driving manners, etiquette, funeral procession, headlight use, planning your route, Proactive driving, respect, right of way, risk taking, running a traffic light, safe driving, stop signs, Uncategorized

I recently had a long-time friend pass away. It was unexpected and was caused by a heart attack. I was able to attend the visitation but was unable to go to the funeral or travel to the cemetery for the burial. Ironically, I was also recently asked shortly afterwards about the responsibilities of drivers who…

May 21 2013 May 21, 2013 March 5, 2017 No Comment by safedriver

Is this parking lot rage?

Posted in angry driving, common sense, cooperative driving, defensive driving, driver risk taking, driving articles, driving attitude, driving manners, etiquette, parking, parking lots, parking manners, respect, road rage, safe driving, Uncategorized

I was brought up in such a way to respect other people. There should be no time when my actions should be considered as selfish actions as an inconvenience other people. For example, I will often hold the door open for someone who is following me or has their hands full that opening the door…

Apr 08 2013 April 8, 2013 March 5, 2017 No Comment by safedriver

Parking in front of a hydrant…not a hot idea

Posted in common sense, cooperative driving, defensive driving, distracted driving, driver responsibility, driver risk taking, driver training, driving articles, driving attitude, driving habits, Driving in traffic, driving manners, driving role model, emergency vehicles, etiquette, parking manners, planning your route, respect, responsible driving, safe driving, Uncategorized

I’ve written many times how busy we tend to be within our daily lives. To many people, they’re often running late and will take chances to get themselves to their destination on time; or as close to it as possible. How many times have you found yourself running late and took chances that you knew…

Feb 11 2013 February 11, 2013 April 4, 2017 No Comment by safedriver

Puddles, pedestrians and drivers…oh my!

Posted in avoiding a rear crash, collision free driving, common sense, cooperative driving, defensive driving, driver risk taking, driving articles, driving attitude, driving habits, driving in the rain, Driving in traffic, etiquette, looking well ahead, passing, pedestrian safety, Proactive driving, responsible driving, risk taking, safe driving, sharing the road, smooth driving, Uncategorized

Sometimes we’re torn between doing the proper thing and letting things go. Sometimes our good intentions get in the way of safety. We either do the right thing, but it isn’t the safest thing, and sometimes it’s the opposite. Do you ever have these same feelings as well? Our winter brought us piles of snow,…

Jan 09 2013 January 9, 2013 March 5, 2017 No Comment by safedriver

Traffic signs aren’t all made of metal

Posted in collision free driving, common sense, communicating, cooperative driving, defensive driving, driver risk taking, driver training, driver visibility, driving around debris, driving articles, driving at night, driving attitude, Driving in traffic, driving skills, etiquette, flow of traffic, headlight use, lane of least resistance, learning to drive, looking well ahead, practising driving skills, Proactive driving, safe driving, sharing the road, smooth driving, Uncategorized, visibility, Young Drivers of Canada

As a sports fan you often hear how the athletes will anticipate what the other players may do before they do it. They can see the signs of the play based on the actions of the other players and respond early. It’s a good skill to have as an athlete, but also a good skill…

Dec 30 2012 December 30, 2012 March 5, 2017 No Comment by safedriver

Sometimes it’s better to give than take

Posted in collision free driving, common sense, communicating, cooperative driving, defensive driving, driver responsibility, driver risk taking, driver stress, driving articles, driving attitude, driving manners, etiquette, passing, right of way, safe driving, sharing the road, Uncategorized, winter driving, winter manners

We’ve all learned as kids to share things and work together with others. For those who play team sports, you’ve learned the same things from your coaches. Quite often, we can benefit by working together as opposed to working as individuals. The same can be said while driving. But, how can you work together with…

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Category: etiquette

Some of you may hazard to guess

Good deeds never go unnoticed

Funeral processions…the need to know

Is this parking lot rage?

Parking in front of a hydrant…not a hot idea

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