Category: Collision Avoidance

Different kinds of bridges and how they affect driving At many points in history, rivers and streams have been barriers to travel with the dangers of strong currents and deep water. In the past, people had little choice except to ford a river or stream despite the danger, but bridges have helped to make the… Continue reading Bridges

Winter Driving For many people, thinking about winter driving might bring back memories of tires spinning on ice, the back parts of vehicles sliding off to the side on turns, and helping to push other cars out of snowbanks. Driving in a Canadian winter can be challenging, but road users can cooperate to make it… Continue reading Winter Driving

Fall Driving As summer comes to an end, days become shorter and cooler, while the leaves change colour and fall from the trees. In normal years, summer festivals end, children return to school, and the pace of work generally increases for most people. Driving conditions tend to be better than at many other times of… Continue reading Fall Driving

Summer Driving After months of cold and snow, followed by slush and dirt of spring, summer driving can be a considerable relief—no more ice to contend with, no blizzards, and clear roads ahead. Still, drivers should remember to take care and to watch for the potential hazards that summer driving can bring. The beginning of… Continue reading Summer Driving

Spring Driving When winter ends, Canadian drivers might be tempted to breathe a collective sigh of relief, knowing that the coldest and often most difficult season is over. Yet spring has its own challenges for drivers to watch, and vigilance is necessary even as the weather warms up. Potholes Throughout much of Canada, winter snow… Continue reading Spring Driving