We all get into bad habits behind the wheel. It’s easy to get a bit lazy with clicking on turn singles, to maybe not shoulder check every time we change lanes, and to ignore speed limits when running late. That’s why we mention defensive driving a lot in our articles. We hope it’s a reminder…
Results from the 2016 census performed by Statistics Canada state that for many, daily commutes are getting longer and more arduous. In that year 1.5 million Canadians endured commutes of 60 minutes or longer (one way) every day. That number represents nearly seven percent of all commuters, with more than half (853,610) driving alone or…
For those of us who got our drivers licence before 2003, when graduated licensing was introduced in Alberta, the program can be a bit of a mystery. Getting a licence used to be a relatively simple process. First, at the tender age of 14 you could take a written exam to get your learners licence,…
Speeding is a big problem. It’s dangerous, and costly – in more ways than one. Speeding is a very common cause of accidents, with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration estimating that speed-related crashes cost the United States more than $40.4 billion per year. Speeding increases the chance of making an error, and mistakes were…