Safety Tips

The holiday season is upon us, which means there may be lots of holiday parties on your social calendar. Many people engage in binge drinking around the holidays, so it is important to keep your eyes out for dangerous behaviour.   If you are hosting a holiday party: Offer mocktails, or other non-alcoholic beverages to…

Your level of impairment is affected by your blood alcohol concentration or BAC. Several factors affect how quickly your BAC rises and drops such as body type, weight, and food intake. Even small amounts of alcohol can affect your driving. A BAC above 0.05% can result in administrative punishment while a BAC above 0.08% in…

Daylight savings is a hotly discussed topic these days. The question of its relevance today often comes up, but nonetheless, twice a year we change the clock, and adjust our bodies to a new schedule. The end of Daylight Savings – when the clocks fall back – is November 7th this year. Changing the clocks…

There are several cities that have designed roads which are dangerous and confusing for travelers to navigate, and therefore dangerous for drivers and pedestrians alike. Some examples of dangerous road designs: Roads that twist, turn, and lead to dead ends. With confused drivers slowing, stopping, or turning around, it raises risks of collisions. Roads with…

Encountering wildlife on the road can be scary, and very dangerous. Although animals on the road are hazardous all year round, this time of year in Canada is notorious for active wildlife who are more likely to wonder from the woods onto highways and residential streets. There is nothing to be done as a driver…

Thanksgiving is a time to get together and celebrate with family. Many families are spread out across the provinces, so thanksgiving is also a time where many families travel to reunite with each other. Knowing and following proper safety tips for road travel is important for any time, but especially on holidays and long weekends…

Roundabouts may be daunting when approached, and their appearance may be confusing. You may wonder, do I need to stop? Should I use a turn signal? What lane should I be in? Are there even lanes?! The truth is roundabouts are a very beneficial thing to add to any city. They reduce delays and improve…

Canada is among only 7 industrialized nations in the world where pedestrian deaths are on the increase. There are many reasons for this, most being some form of irresponsible driving, but the largest reason is the lack of law enforcement. The RCMP are not out with radar guns ready to catch speed demons, and suddenly…

In situations where you are caught in heavy rain, it is important to be prepared to adjust your driving style to maximize the safety of yourself and others. Driving in rainfall creates slick driving conditions, little visibility, and overall a difficult environment that requires caution and your full attention. Here are 5 safety tips to…

Riding alongside vehicles can be dangerous if not done properly. Certain rules are important to follow as a cyclist to ensure you are keeping yourself and others as safe as possible when on the road. Here are 10 rules cyclists absolutely need to follow when riding.   Ride in the Same Direction as the Flow…