How long do snow-rated tires last? Is it possible to properly maintain them for a couple extra snowy seasons? Here, we discuss how to maximize winter tire value and life. Snow tires are designed for the best possible performance on Canada’s wintry roads, with studded tires providing the best traction on ice. Whether you own […]
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We live in the Great White North, dreaming of a life in permanent sunshine where we drive our convertible down a beachfront avenue with a surfboard strapped to roof-rack. But that’s not our reality. The truth is for the long winter months, we are driving on snow-plowed streets and highways, scraping our windshield in
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What separates studded winter tires from regular snow-rated tires? How do they work, are there any disadvantages to tires fitted with studs, and are they even legal on public roads across Canada? Here’s an in-depth look and explanation. First, winter conditions warrant the right set of tires Canadians are no strangers to snow. According
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If you’re shopping around for winter tires, here are a couple things to keep in mind. The long-awaited Canadian winter has arrived, and with the sudden drop in temperature comes the much-anticipated ice, snow and slush. These seasonal features can be pretty on the eyes, but not so pretty on the roads – especially
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The days are shorter, the air is crisp, and your car feels like a refrigerator when you turn it on in the morning. Welcome to another winter in Canada. Now before you hit the road in that warmed-up vehicle, you need to think about road safety during this longest of seasons. Winter tires are
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BECOMING A LYFT OR UBER RIDE-HAILING DRIVER Posted on Aug 22, 2019. By VALLEY DRIVING SCHOOL If you’ve enjoyed the odd drink with friends after work or on the weekend, attended a concert downtown, or needed a lift home while your own vehicle was in the shop – chances are you’ve called a cab,
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How Ontario Speeding Tickets Impact Insurance Premiums By CanadaDrives Here’s how much speeding costs you in Ontario, what happens to your Ontario insurance rates following a ticket, and a closer look at Ontario demerit points’ impact on your insurance premiums. To learn more about how Ontario car insurance works, expected premiums per month, the
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Your Carbon Tax Rebate & CAI Deposit Explained by Province By CanadaDrives Your carbon tax rebate, officially called Climate Action Incentive (CAI) payments, will all depend on where you live in Canada, plus the size of your household. Below, select your province to learn more about how this federal rebate impacts you. At the
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THE TRAILER TOWING SAFETY CHECKLIST FOR PERSONAL VEHICLES Posted on Nov 23, 2017。 By VALLEY DRIVING SCHOOL If you don’t have access to a pickup truck, or at least a friend with a pickup truck, you may find yourself struggling to get that dirt bike to the trail, accommodate a weekend landscaping project, or
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TRUCK STOP SAFETY Posted on Oct 3, 2019. By VALLEY DRIVING SCHOOL you hitting the road on a long-distance journey? Chances are you may need to stop at a truck stop, especially if you’re a professional truck driver, or even if you’re hauling a larger load like a boat or a recreational vehicle. When utilizing
