Category: Proactive driving

Nov 03 2014 November 3, 2014 March 5, 2017 2Comments by safedriver

How distracted driving really affects your abilities

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As written for The Insurance Bureau of Canada. Please visit their blog; Remember as a kid you kept hearing the same things from your parents over and over again? The interesting thing is after some time, we tended to ignore what our parents said until what they were warning us about actually happened. This also…

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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 22 2014 October 22, 2014 May 12, 2017 NoComment by safedriver

Why would I check my mirror? I’ve already been there.

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Let’s face it; we tend to look at ourselves in the mirror. It’s not really about being vain. It’s more like wanting to know that you look presentable without having any food still stuck in your teeth. Some people check the mirror to see if their hair is still looking good. I don’t have that…

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Oct 20 2014 October 20, 2014 March 5, 2017 NoComment by safedriver

Preparing your vehicle for winter starts in the fall

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As written for The Insurance Hunters. Please visit their blog. Procrastination; it’s something many people do. I’ve often joked by saying I was going to make a list of reasons why I procrastinate, but figure I’ll do that later. Some things we can get by with putting off, while other things should be done sooner…

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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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Oct 07 2014 October 7, 2014 March 5, 2017 NoComment by safedriver

Listen to them…they might actually know something

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Anytime you share information with someone and they benefit from it, it seems to make it worthwhile. For all of the years I’ve volunteered coaching sports or working with Scouts Canada, it all seems worthwhile. Well, I can honestly say that with all my years as a driving instructor with Young Drivers of Canada, I…

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Sep 23 2014 September 23, 2014 August 31, 2020 NoComment by safedriver

The smart way to safely deal with school buses

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As written for The Insurance Hunters. Please visit their blog. Remember the saying “You can’t see the forest because of the trees”? I think that’s very true for many drivers throughout our community when it comes to school buses. Many drivers know what to do when asked, but many times fail to do it. It’s…

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Sep 12 2014 September 12, 2014 March 5, 2017 NoComment by safedriver

Missing your turn doesn’t have to happen…

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Planning your route No one is perfect. We all make mistakes from time to time. However, after making a mistake do you learn from it? Can you think rationally after the mistake to pull it all together and complete what you wanted to do? Some people panic after making – in their mind – a…

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