The Christmas season is a wonderful time of year. Getting together with people and doing fun Christmas activities, but the drinks are amazing too (especially eggnog)! Everyone knows not to drink and drive, and young people are especially good at sticking to this rule. Uber and Lyft are lifesavers and make the holiday season (and […]
It’s the most wonderful time of the year! Christmas time is so beautiful and the snowy landscapes are magical. People are happy, the decorations and lights look beautiful, there are festivals, Christmas music, lots of delicious food, and amazing festive drinks. What’s not to love? But with this joyous occasion comes an increased focused on […]
Canada Day is a National Statutory holiday celebrated in all the provinces and territories in Canada. Being Canadian is something to be very proud of, and as such, should be celebrated all weekend long. It is important to remember to always celebrate responsibly. Every year, between 1250 and 1500 Canadians are killed and more than […]
March break is a very busy time since both elementary and high school students are on break. One of the most popular things being done during March break is high school students (who are of age) taking their driving tests and lessons. It is important to remember that although this may be a convenient time […]
Black ice is invisible to drivers, which is why they aren’t anticipating it and get in crashes as a result Black ice forms when the air temperature is warmer than the pavement which causes moisture to freeze rapidly and creates a transparent layer of ice on the road (taking the colour of the pavement) Need […]
Living in Canada is a wonderful blessing. We have so many luxuries, health care, multiculturalism, community, and 4 beautiful seasons. This means that when someone is learning to drive, they need to learn in ALL 4 seasons, not just summer or spring when it is easiest and there are no weather obstacles. Winter driving is […]
As I’d hope we all know, the law regarding sharing the road with ambulances is that when you hear and/or see an ambulance going the same way you are, everyone is required to move to the right to let the ambulance through. Everyone else in the other directions are required to stop (unless there is […]
Some teenagers tend to think that they are exempt from anything bad happening to them when they are driving or are a passenger in the car. This is most definitely not the case. Car crashes can happen to anyone at any time – even celebrities! An example of this is actor Miles Teller, who you […]
The number of pedestrian deaths has increased 15% in 5 years. Every 4 hours, a pedestrian in Toronto is hit, and there is a pedestrian death every 10 days. 163 pedestrians were killed in 2011 alone – that is more than the number of people that can fit in a streetcar. This toll of pedestrian […]
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