Driver's view of a winter storm on a high through his windshield
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5 Defensive Driving Techniques to Use This Winter

First off, what is defensive driving? Defensive driving is anticipating danger and doing everything in your power to prevent an accident from occurring. While defensive driving is important all year round, winter weather can make driving conditions even more difficult, and drivers need to be alert and ready to avoid accidents that may appear in…

An old looking clock that is setting up a log with leaves around it.
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How the Fall Time Change Affects Your Driving (& What You Can Do About It)

Navigating the Hazards of the Fall Time Change As the crisp autumn air settles in and the leaves begin to change colors, Canadians prepare for the annual ritual of turning back the clocks to end daylight saving time for the fall time change. While this transition brings with it the promise of an extra hour…

Distracted Driving

Distracted Driving

As you know already, it is illegal to use hand-held wireless communication devices while driving in NB, NS and PEI. This law was put in place to help us remain focused while driving and keep our roads safer. However, using your cell phone isn’t the only thing that can distract you while driving. Many other…

Winter Tire Safety

Winter Tire Safety

Quebec is the only province in Canada requiring vehicles to be equipped with four snow tires during the winter. In 2007, 38 per cent of winter collisions involved vehicles without winter tires. That is when Quebec decided to pass this law to help lower the rate of crashes in the province. Winter tires are not…

2012 Nova Scotia Insurance Benefits

On April 1st 2012 the Government of Nova Scotia launched updates to Section B insurance benefits. These increase the compensation available and bring the benefits roughly in line with those in New Brunswick. The changes were recommended by an independent review, and are included with every motor vehicle insurance policy in Nova Scotia. Benefit Current…

Whiplash Injury Symptoms

A whiplash injury results when the soft tissues in your neck suffer an injury from a sudden trauma. Whiplash is a common injury in automobile accidents, especially rear-end collisions. A whiplash injury is sometimes described as neck pain or neck strain. Additionally, your intervertebral joints, spinal discs, ligaments or cervical muscles may be affected if…

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