How long has it been since you read the manual that new drivers study to prepare for their first driver's license? Why bother you say? You've been driving for years and know it all. I wish I could say that!
Some of the best anti-impaired driving videos come out of Australia. This example runs for 5 minutes and 22 seconds and it explains very well why police target impaired drivers. As they say, if you drink and drive, you're a bloody idiot!
This case from the Supreme Court of BC illustrates the perils of declaring someone to be the principal operator of a motor vehicle during the purchase of insurance where that person is not the principal driver. This case arose, post collision, where ICBC alleged that this was done to avoid paying the proper insurance rates.
TRB's National Cooperative Highway Research Program (NCHRP) Report 641: Guidance for the Design and Application of Shoulder and Centerline Rumble Strips explores the design and application of shoulder and center line rumble strips as a crash reduction measure.
I've had a couple of regular correspondents ask me recently about night driving glasses. These glasses have yellow lenses and are supposed to cut glare and increase contrast allowing you to see better in the darkness. After a bit of research, it appears that using these glasses is not a good idea.
This ICBC RoadSense video attempts to dispel some of the common myths about knowing when it is safe to drive after you have consumed alcohol. Dr. Bruce Campana explains that the best choice is still not to drive if you have been drinking.
The end of Daylight Savings Time makes driving in the dark an essential part of commuting home for many during the fall and winter. Defensive Driving Online spokesman Jim Angelo explains some of the hazards created by darkness and offers several tips to make driving at night safer.
The video explains when not to pass, when it's okay to pass, and how to determine if you have time to pass safely. There is one fault with it as it shows passing on the right after crossing over a solid white line. This pass would be illegal in British Columbia. Otherwise, the advice is worthwhile.
Fall has arrived in BC and with it rain, snow, ice and poor visibility. This month's Roadsense Tip from ICBC, Driving Smart in Bad Weather, helps you deal with the weather changes.
Buying a set of tire chains and stowing them in the trunk without ever trying to install them might not be a good idea. The first time you will be called to use them will mean installing them in the worst of conditions and taking too long to do the task could even mean being hit by a passing vehicle. A little practice now, as shown in this video, might make life easier somewhere down the road....