Category: rear crash avoidance

Sep 11 2014 September 11, 2014 February 6, 2021 1Comment by safedriver

Blame it on the rain…

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We’ve had a lot of rain lately and that got me thinking; what goes through a driver’s mind when they’re driving in the rain? Do most drivers just think about the fact they’re dry while inside their vehicle? Are they most concerned about their visibility or is it their traction? This intrigued me so I…

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Jun 22 2014 June 22, 2014 March 5, 2017 NoComment by safedriver

Brake early…with no regrets

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Hindsight; we’ve all experienced it from time to time. We end up doing things and after it’s done we wish we had done something else. How often does this happen to you? Perhaps a better question is how often does it happen to you while you’re driving? Do you regret making some of your driving…

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Nov 12 2013 November 12, 2013 March 5, 2017 NoComment by Scott Marshall

We all need your help

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Let’s face it; we all need help every now and then. For some people, they know this but fail to ask others to help them. Is it pride? Is it laziness? Is it because they don’t fell there’s anyone capable enough to help them? Who knows, but if they need the help, why don’t they…

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

Some of you may hazard to guess

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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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Sep 14 2013 September 14, 2013 September 14, 2013 5Comments by Scott Marshall

In case of emergency…

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Raising 4 kids is a lot of fun, but also means a lot of work for both me and my wife. We try to do the proper things and to teach them about life at the same time. Ensuring our kids are always safe is a big priority for us, as it is for many…

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Aug 12 2013 August 12, 2013 April 5, 2018 6Comments by Scott Marshall

Is it an accident or a collision?

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We’ve grown up hearing how at times words can be hurtful. I’m sure we’ve all said things that we may regret later in life. We’ve also said things that essentially mean very little. I think it’s all about how you take what’s been said. To some people, words mean very little. They’re just words. To…

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Jul 18 2013 July 18, 2013 March 5, 2017 NoComment by safedriver

Turning left can be safer

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I love driving. Okay, that’s got to be one of the most obvious statements I can make if you’re a regular reader of my articles. One of the reasons I enjoy driving is the fact I create space around my vehicle to help me and my passengers remain safe. I also get to share these…

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Mar 25 2013 March 25, 2013 March 5, 2017 NoComment by safedriver

Here’s mud in your eye!

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Wash your face. Wash your hands before dinner. Did you wash behind your ears? These are all things we’ve heard growing up from our parents and now as we get older and – umm – more responsible, we’re supposed to keep washing, right? Well, not so much as it appears. I recently saw this vehicle…

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