Safe Driving Practices

What your AWD system can do for you

March 5, 2013 Automotive News

Raco, MI – We know how much we Canadians love all-wheel-drive systems in our cars. In stands to reason; our climate dictates it, with heavy winters in a large percentage of our fair country and especially around our most populated areas. It’s why after driving them two years ago, I questioned Ford’s decision to only offer [...]

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Drivers reminded to adjust headrests

September 28, 2011 Safe Driving Practices

By Glenn Cooper (NC)—While buckling seatbelts is second nature when getting into a car—how many of us think to adjust the headrest? Reports show that headrests are one of the most overlooked safety features in motor vehicles today and many don’t realize the important role they play in preventing neck, brain and spinal cord related [...]

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OPP urges motorists to obey Move Over laws to ensure safety of emergency personnel

July 27, 2011 Automotive News

Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) officers, other police service personnel, ambulance workers and firefighters will be out in force this holiday weekend to keep Ontario’s roads safe. But their own lives will be endangered by drivers who do not obey Move Over legislation. In Ontario, Section 159 (2)(3) of the Highway Traffic Act requires drivers to [...]

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What to do in the event of tire failure

July 8, 2011 Safe Driving Practices

John Svensson has first-hand experience when it comes to dealing with tire failure. While driving on the Queen Elizabeth Way a few years back, he was forced to navigate his vehicle off of the highway after a piece of aluminum tubing pierced through the sidewall of the right front tire. “At freeway speed I had [...]

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Most Canadian drivers say music is key to stress-free summer road trip

July 4, 2011 Automotive News

Almost half of Canadian drivers agree that audio entertainment helps combat stress, according to a survey by SiriusXM Canada and Leger Marketing. To decrease frustration when driving, 50 per cent choose to crank the music and a third sing out loud. In addition, a third of survey respondents say they would suffer more road rage [...]

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Young Drivers of Canada offers up 10 tips to keep your family safe, save you money this long weekend

June 29, 2011 Automotive News

Preparing your vehicle and driving defensively will help keep your family safe and save you money on the road this Canada Day long weekend. According to Young Drivers of Canada, there tend to be more collisions during the summer months than during any other time of year. and aggressive driving, fatigue and alcohol are often [...]

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