Category: right of way

Jan 23 2014 January 23, 2014 March 5, 2017 2Comments by Scott Marshall

How to fail your road test

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As most people I come to meet through Young Drivers of Canada they want to pass their road test and get their driver’s licence as soon as possible. Some of the students I’ve taught over the years actually want to drive safely. Passing the road test is just a step for them. Good thinking in…

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Sep 24 2013 September 24, 2013 September 24, 2013 3Comments by Scott Marshall

It’s time to make a change

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We can change our mind, change our looks and even change jobs, but what seems to be a problem with many people is learning how to change lanes. What seems to be a simple driving action seems to be giving many drivers grief of many years. How confident are you with changing lanes? One of…

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Jun 22 2013 June 22, 2013 March 5, 2017 NoComment by safedriver

Drivers need to use logic and common sense…

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Logic, common sense, practicality, judgement, reasoning… these words to me describes what a driver needs to make good choices behind the wheel. For the most part, drivers tend to have most of these…most of the time. How often do you use good logic while driving compared to lack of common sense? Think about it, the…

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

Funeral processions…the need to know

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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…

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May 07 2013 May 7, 2013 March 5, 2017 NoComment by safedriver

I just can’t see it

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I think we’ve all heard the saying “you can’t see the forest because of the trees”, but sometimes it should be “you can’t see the road because of the hedges”. Having good visibility is the key to entering intersections safely, but sometimes it can be tough to see clearly enough to proceed into intersection. What…

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May 03 2013 May 3, 2013 December 12, 2020 2Comments by safedriver

The little things mean a lot

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Like many drivers, I do like doing the proper thing, especially while driving near other vehicles. I also teach my students at Young Drivers of Canada to do the same things. It’s always a good idea to know why we’re doing certain things and not just because “I was told to”. I also believe in…

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Jan 29 2013 January 29, 2013 March 5, 2017 NoComment by safedriver

Can you learn by your mistakes?

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There’s an old saying that I know we’ve all heard before. Actually, I’m pretty sure there’s more than one old saying, but this one is a good one. I’m referring to “I learn by my mistakes”. I’ve learned many things by my mistakes. More importantly, I’ve learned what not to do many times over. That’s…

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Dec 30 2012 December 30, 2012 March 5, 2017 NoComment by safedriver

Sometimes it’s better to give than take

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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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