It’s that time of the year again – that time when you must trade in your flip-flops and shorts for winter boots and snow pants. Winter in Ontario is a beautiful wonderland with Christmas markets and hot cocoa. But being prepared for our frosty winter is a necessity. Here are ten tips to help you prepare for driving in Ontario’s beautiful, but unpredictable, winter season.
Drowsy Driving is Reckless Driving By Sarah Marie H. I never knew the true impact of drowsy driving, until I experienced it myself. It all started last year when I was in driving school. I was excited to get behind the wheel to practice my skills. The night before my first driving session, I had […]
By: Billy K. I used to use my car as a mobile closet since I sometimes need to change into my work clothes after school. Naturally, I often forget to bring home some articles of clothing along with pens, bags, water bottles and a multitude of other items. Eventually all my forgotten items end up piled in the […]
By Nicole S. The one drink per hour rule is a myth that says you are safe to drive as long as you limit yourself to one drink per hour. How alcohol is absorbed and processed by our bodies is a lot more complicated than this. The time it takes for you to be sober depends on […]
By Nicole S. As a recent high school graduate I vividly remember the various presentations that we had. They all focused on similar themes and were quite repetitive throughout my four years. In terms of presentations regarding safe driving the only exposure I received was presentations that focused solely on drinking and driving. Drinking and driving are major concerns […]
By Diana R. Confidence. A quality that all parents strive to encourage for their teens, and yet one of the most dangerous qualities you can have as a pedestrian is confidence. When a pedestrian is too confident about their position on the street, they often make dangerous decisions. Actions such as crossing the street while […]
By Lola Waheed On Sunday, September 27th, 2015, there was a collision between an SUV and minivan in Vaughan. Daniel Neville-Lake (9), his brother, Harrison (5), sister Milly (2), and grand-father, Gary Neville (65) were killed. The children’s grandmother and great-grandmother were also in the vehicle, and are currently in stable condition. According to a […]
By Nero As someone in my mid 20s, I have been using taxis for years. Whether it was for a night out, a ride to the airport or transporting belongings from an old apartment – I used taxis with high frequency. Seatbelts were never mandatory. I often didn’t wear them and the driver never reminded […]
By Sean W. Flat tires are inconvenient, but if you don’t know what to do, they can even be scary. Here are some tips. The first thing to know is what happens when you get a flat tire so you know what to expect. Most likely, you’ll feel your car being pulled to one side […]
By Nero S.When it comes to driving and observing a lot of the responsibility falls on the driver but what pedestrians don’t know is that they also have a part to play. As a frequent pedestrian and occasional driver, I can see things from both perspectives. Pedestrians can also do a lot to curb the […]
By Anna K. What are the three things you need to survive? Food, water and sleep! Sleep? Yes sleep. Sleep as a factor for life was never really something I’ve thought about, but it does make sense. We need sleep to function. Without sleep we can’t concentrate as well, react as quickly, process information properly, […]
By Rosie P. When I turned 21, I decided that it was finally time to learn how to drive. I was so excited to start driving school, because it meant I was progressing towards becoming an independent driver and could finally have an experienced driver teach me all I needed to know about the road. […]
Toyota has a front seatbelt air bag and Ford, a rear seatbelt system. Making a habit wearing a seatbelt is critical for new drivers learning how to drive a car.
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