Category Archives: Safe Driving
Distracted Driving is Deadly
In a previous article I mentioned that distracted driving is the most deadly killer in Ontario. This is more now than drinking or speeding. Drivers have been banned since 2009 from using mobile devices behind the wheel unless they are hands free. Drivers can be fined upwards of $280.00 if caught violating this law. Legislation […]
Summer Time Driving Safety
Distracted Driving Statistics Are Alarming Although 99% of drivers think that they drive safely, most of that number admit to doing things that are classified as “distracting” while behind the wheel. Seventy Six percent of people ate while driving, and fifty four percent talk on phones, or worse yet, text. Every day, I see drivers […]
It's The Law, You Must Move Over One Lane From Emergency Vehicles
When encountering emergency vehicles parked on the shoulder of a highway with their lights flashing, it is the law that you must move over one lane. If you are unable to do so, then you must slow down significantly and try to stay as far from the parked vehicle that your lane allows. See the […]
Older Drivers Are More Likely To Get Into Collisions While Texting
According to a study done in the United Kingdom, using driving simulators, it was found that older drivers are much more likely than younger drivers to veer out of their lane while texting. This was a surprise to the researchers who had thought that younger drivers would be more susceptible to distractions of this nature. […]
Distracted Driving - The Most Deadly Killer In Ontario
Distracted driving is killing more and more people every day. During our driver training sessions, we stress the importance of ignoring phones (even hands free phones), and keeping music turned down so you can hear the sounds around you. All drivers, no matter how experienced, are distracted by passengers or by cellphones. For new drivers, […]
Being A Safe Driver Is Important
When looking at the statistics in the Canadian Motor Vehicle Collision Statistics Report (2012), the following facts can be noted: Since 2008, passenger deaths have been pretty much the same Since 2008, pedestrian fatalities have increased 15% or so Since 2008, bicycle deaths have increased almost 35% Since 1993, fatalities are down 42% — probably […]
