Category: Collision Avoidance

When a vehicle drives down the road, most people are likely to notice its colour, make and model and possibly the person in the driver’s seat. They might not even notice the tires, but these features are essential for running a vehicle. For vehicle owners, knowing about tires is important for keeping the vehicle running… Continue reading Tire Types (Summer, Winter, All-Season, Spare Tire)

For people learning to drive, one of the easiest aspects of the process to overlook is the distance that it takes to stop. Drivers can know how to stay in the lane, how to parallel park and perform many other tasks on the road but still have trouble with adjusting their speed for the conditions… Continue reading Relationship Between Speed and Stopping Distances

How positive driving attitudes result in safe and responsible driving behaviour Safety on the road is important but sometimes elusive, as weather conditions, reckless drivers, and other factors such as the physical and mental state of road users can affect the way people respond to the challenges of operating a vehicle. Sometimes, a driver’s attitude… Continue reading positive driving attitudes

Decision-making is part of everyday life, but it can sometimes take years to see the consequences of choices that people make. That is not the case with driving, where decisions can have immediate and often very dangerous results. For drivers of all ages and levels of experience, good decision-making behind the wheel is vital for… Continue reading Importance of good decision making behind the wheel

On slippery roads, drivers can lose control of their vehicles in just moments. People may think of skidding mainly in terms of ice, but water can be equally dangerous. Hydroplaning can be extremely dangerous for everyone on the road, and it is important for drivers to know how to deal with the situation if it… Continue reading Hydroplaning

Every time you get behind the wheel of a vehicle, you are likely to make at least a few mistakes. Driving is a complicated task that involves watching for many different factors such as road conditions, weather and anything else that might affect safety on the road. One of the dangers that is especially prevalent… Continue reading How to reduce your chance of a skid

Safe driving is a very busy task, involving watching for vehicles, bicycles, and pedestrians while still trying to stay on the road without being in an accident or causing problems for others. One of the most important factors in safe driving is being able to control the vehicle under hazardous road conditions. However, this task… Continue reading How to Recover from Rear Wheel Skids/Slides

Icy or slippery conditions on the road can be difficult and potentially dangerous because of the possibility of skidding. Getting into a skid might cause drivers to lose control of their vehicles and potentially cause a major accident. Skids happen for many reasons, but drivers can learn techniques for recovering and regaining control of their… Continue reading How to Recover from Front Wheel Skids and Slides

Each day, people experience many different emotions, from happiness or sadness to anger or disgust, joy or impatience. They may be good at controlling their emotions or tend to show every feeling. However, people generally learn how to control their emotions to fit in with the expectations that society places on them. The same kind… Continue reading How to Control Your Emotions Behind the Wheel

All road accidents can be destructive, but some tend to be worse than others. Rear-end collisions may not always seem serious, but they can be very dangerous. Sometimes, they can leave vehicle occupants with whiplash or other injuries, besides causing potentially serious damage to the vehicles involved in the crash. If possible, people should try… Continue reading How to avoid a rear-end collision