Category: pedestrian safety

Jan 29 2015 January 29, 2015 March 5, 2017 2Comments by safedriver

Should residential speed limits drop?

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Remember the story of the tortoise and the hare? Remember how the tortoise won the race because they were moving slow and steady? As drivers we can learn from that story, plus much more. Not only does a slow and steady speed help you with fuel savings, it also helps you respond more easily to…

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Jan 17 2015 January 17, 2015 March 5, 2017 NoComment by safedriver

As a driver, do you…

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Being involved in road safety for almost 27 years has taught me to be specific. Training any driver of any experience level it always came down to explaining what I wanted them to do, not what I didn’t want them to do. Such as the old saying; “we don’t say don’t” when giving instructions. With…

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Oct 28 2014 October 28, 2014 March 5, 2017 NoComment by safedriver

Let the kids enjoy Halloween – drive safely…if you need to drive

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As written for The Insurance Hunters. Please visit their blog. Growing up, there are a few times of the year that kids really enjoy. Christmas, birthdays and of course, Halloween makes the list. Let’s not even talk about last day of school! These three favourite times of the year creates excitement galore for kids. Except…

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Oct 23 2014 October 23, 2014 March 5, 2017 NoComment by safedriver

Can you believe 10 seasons of Canada’s Worst Driver?

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One of the most common conversation topics many people can relate to is the weather. If we had no weather, many people would just stop making small-talk with others. It’s a common element within our society. Something else millions of people can relate to is bad drivers. We’ve all seen them, been in the same…

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Aug 06 2014 August 6, 2014 March 5, 2017 NoComment by safedriver

A discussion regarding e-bikes

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There seems to be some issue about a road vehicle lately that is causing some discussions in many communities. E-bikes are more and more common for commuters since gas prices have gone higher. The problem seems to be, are they a scooter or a bicycle, or something in between and where should these riders ride…

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Jun 12 2014 June 12, 2014 March 5, 2017 8Comments by safedriver

Back in or back out? Is there a real difference?

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We are all creatures of habit so much that we rarely change what we’re doing until someone or something brings it to our attention. We do things that we always do hoping to get the same results. Does this sound like you? Well, now is the time to make some conscience changes to your driving…

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May 27 2014 May 27, 2014 March 5, 2017 NoComment by safedriver

Distracted driving – what you may have missed

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As written for The Insurance Hunters. Please visit their blog. We’ve heard so much recently about distracted driving that we’re probably pretty tired about hearing all of the problems associated to doing it. Part of the issue is we keep barking at the same problems. People seem to block out what they’re tired of hearing,…

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Apr 08 2014 April 8, 2014 November 10, 2020 NoComment by Scott Marshall

Right of way is about giving, not taking

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One of the discussions I seem to have on a monthly basis is about right of way. It seems to be confusing to many people; drivers, pedestrians and cyclists alike. What’s your take on this confusing law? Do you have a solid understanding or does it confuse you every now and then? I often refer…

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