Driving Skills

How to Winterize Your Vehicle: A Checklist for Success

How to Winterize Your Vehicle: A Checklist for Success  By Rick Kranz 11/15/2021 12:00pm Getting your car ready for winter means getting your vehicle winterized for cold temperatures, snow, ice, slush, and rain. Winterize your car and get it prepared for the next Polar Vortex with these tips. Let’s start where the rubber meets the road

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Drowsy Driving: The Dangers & Laws in Canada

Drowsy Driving: The Dangers & Laws in Canada The rumble strip on the shoulder jars you to attention and, jolted with adrenaline, you swerve back into your lane. Did you fall asleep for a second?  Many drivers have asked themselves this question.  The Canadian Council of Motor Transport Administrators reports that drowsiness factors into 21% of

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Impaired Driving Laws & Penalties in Canada (By Province)

Impaired Driving Laws & Penalties in Canada (By Province) Learn how Canadian law defines impaired driving and what penalties offending drivers face in Canada and across each province… In today’s legal landscape, the definition of impaired driving has evolved, and you might be unfamiliar with what exactly impaired driving is. What is impaired driving? If

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Distracted Driving in Canada: Laws & Penalties Per Province

Distracted Driving in Canada: Laws & Penalties Per Province The rise of the smartphone has created one of the biggest dangers on the road: distracted driving. According to the Insurance Bureau of Canada (IBC), distracted driving can be just as hazardous as driving under the influence. You’re also 23 times more likely to crash if you

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SPEED/AGGRESSIVE DRIVING

SPEED/AGGRESSIVE DRIVING   The Dangers of Illegal and Unsafe Speeding Each year, illegal or unsafe speed is a leading contributing factor in Minnesota fatal crashes. On average, speed contributes to: Drive Minnesota Nice Higher Speeds, Bigger Problems If Confronted with an Aggressive Driver: Increased stopping distance: Resources• DPS Speed Commercial• DPS Speed PSA  Speed played a role

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