According to government statistics, one person in Canada is injured in a distracted driving collision every 30 minutes. Police warn that distracted driving is as dangerous as drunk driving, but it appears many Canadians aren’t getting the message. February is Distracted Driving Month in Alberta with police and RCMP stepping up their enforcement and education…
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It’s January and that means driving on snow and ice covered roads. Driving to meet the road conditions is critical for safety, but even then you can find yourself in a hazardous situation. Here are some tips if you find yourself in an uncontrolled skid on snow or ice. Take your foot off the…
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The number of vehicle thefts reported in Canada is alarming, and Calgary is no exception. According to statistics from the Insurance Bureau of Canada (IBC), auto theft was up six per cent across the country in 2017. New Brunswick tops the lists with a 28 per cent increase, followed by Ontario with a 15 per…
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Now that the snow has arrived, it can lead to treacherous driving conditions and – potentially – collisions. The Canada Safety Council has these top seven tips for safer winter driving. Take note! Tip #1 Prepare your vehicle for winter driving Get snow tires for better traction on snow and ice Have a good snow…
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Ahhh the joys of winter; skating in the crisp cold air, snowshoeing through an alpine meadow or racing down the hill on your skis or snowboard. How exhilarating! But winter also means icy roads, treacherous driving conditions and unfortunately collisions and fender benders. Collisions are stressful at any time, so knowing what to do in…
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In a matter of weeks, Canada will become just the second country in the world to fully legalize cannabis for recreational use. While many says it’s high time cannabis was legal, it is creating concerns across the country about the impact of drug impaired driving. According to government statistics, impaired driving is the leading cause…
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Finding the right look for your car can be essential. This is a way that you can really show off your personality when you are driving daily. Tinted windows are a look that can work well for many cars. However, you need to make sure that window tinting is right for your car. Here are…
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Driving through the Canadian Rockies allows you to experience beautiful scenery, peace and quiet, wildlife and twisting mountain roads making it one of the most unique journeys you’ll ever undertake. As scenic and exciting as driving through the Canadian Rockies might seem, it’s definitely not something to be taken lightly. With sparse towns spread out over…
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Witnessing a crime can be quite disturbing especially where injuries have occurred. Being a witness to a crime means that you are liable to presenting the precise information of the occurrence of events. In some cases, you will need to respond to some questions to the police. Today, hit and run is a popular crime…
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Being in a traffic collision is extremely scary and can be awfully traumatic. It is easy to feel overwhelmed following the incident and not know what to do next or who to report to. Knowing ahead of time when you should report a traffic collision can make the situation go a lot smoother and will…
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