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Behind the Wheel
Space cadets on the road
More space equals more time. Think about that carefully for a moment as it should be a constant consideration for all drivers. Driving should be an action, not...
In the crosshairs
I never know what is going to wind up in the DriveSmartBC e-mail inbox, but it is bound to be entertaining, interesting, thought provoking or just plain letting...
Almost is not good enough
Twice in the last few days I have found oncoming drivers encroaching on my lane. There was no reason for it, such as an obstruction in their lane, that I could...
Can you pass a driver's test?
Testing a driver's knowledge at licence renewal What would happen if you had to pass the ICBC Drive Smart Refresher test before you renewed your...
Turn those hazards on
What do you have stored in your vehicle to protect yourself and other road users in the event of a breakdown or collision? Most of us will probably reply that...
Tipping trucks over
Tipping Heavy Trucks Over On Purpose In what may be one of the ultimate Tonka toy dreams, I was lucky enough to participate in a training session where we were...
No playing in the street
I grew up in a small town 50 years ago where the residential street we lived on was treated as an extension of the front yard by all the neighbourhood kids....
Fight for what you want
What happened the last time you decided to deal with a road safety problem? Were you successful in your quest? Were your views taken "for information...
Why should I behave...
... when I use the highway? The theme last week among those I follow on Twitter seemed to be "doesn't play well with others." Whether the subject...
Collisions and road closures
Hey, you'll know the answer to this, why are the police allowed to close the highway for so long to investigate a collision? I don't think that it...
Ready to stop driving?
Thoughts on the Decision to Stop Driving We have built our world around the convenience of the motor vehicle. Without one, our focus suddenly becomes much more...
Little things; big differences
I've been riding as a passenger in heavy traffic this past week and have had time to watch and think about what is going on around me. There are many small...
Conflict over right of way
Right of way is given, not taken. Please read that again and think about what it means when applied to driving, cycling and walking. A sense of entitlement is...
Thoughts about ICBC report
I was curious about the outcome of ICBC's rate fairness survey, so I checked the box to be notified when the report became available. The notification...
It's motorcycle season again
Braap, braaaap, braaaaaaaaaap, chug, chug, chug, chug. Yes, it's motorcycle season again. Time for all of us "cagers" to start complaining about...
The trailer pre-trip check
There's nothing like a beautiful spring day to bring out the trailer that has sat unused since last fall. A lot can happen to a trailer while it sits idle...
Stop signs and red lights
"I almost lost my life at West Fourth and Blenheim in Vancouver this morning," reported a DriveSmartBC Twitter follower. "I was turning left. The...
A plan to fight that ticket
If you've received a ticket and have pleaded not guilty, you should prepare well ahead of time for the trial. Last week’s column told you what to do...
How to deal with a ticket
Here are my thoughts on what I would do if I received a violation ticket: Pull over and stop immediately. Produce all documents requested. You would be...
Electronic driver monitoring
Would you voluntarily submit to electronic monitoring of your vehicle in order to save money on insurance? I've been thinking about this lately in the...
