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Tim Schewe

Tim Schewe

Castanet

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Look before opening door

Imagine the surprise of the motorist at a collision I once investigated. He parked at the side of the road, opened his door and a passing car tried to...

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Tim Schewe

When traffic signals go out

Question: With all the power outages in the past few weeks there have been a lot of intersections where traffic lights are out. Would you please...

21.05.2025 3

Castanet

Tim Schewe

No going on green

A green traffic signal doesn't always mean go The next time you are at the front of a lineup of vehicles waiting for a green light, watch the driver...

14.05.2025 2

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Tim Schewe

Danger of going wrong way

It is fortunate that one type of collision is relatively rare because the consequences are severe. I am speaking of driving the wrong way on a divided...

07.05.2025 4

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Tim Schewe

Time to drive better

A message in the DriveSmartBC inbox says there is an incredible shortage of common sense about the practicalities of driving and many people seem...

30.04.2025 3

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Tim Schewe

Surviving an unsafe pass

Sharing the road with aggressive or unsafe drivers can be both upsetting and dangerous. One common hazard is being involved in an unsafe pass, whether...

23.04.2025 2

Castanet

Tim Schewe

Towing an RV

There is a lot more to recreational vehicle towing than simply hooking up your trailer or loading your camper and making sure the rear lights work....

16.04.2025 2

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Tim Schewe

Important omissions

Question: When I purchased a truck, the seller did not notify me it had a rebuilt status and he did not write "R" (for rebuilt) in the appropriate...

02.04.2025 3

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Tim Schewe

Road safety research

There is nothing like a near miss or collision to focus your mind on road safety. I often hear from people hoping to enlist my help in solving their...

26.03.2025 3

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Tim Schewe

Keeping traffic separated

Question: Now that cycles and motorcycles are defined as “vulnerable road users,” why are they not allowed in bus lanes? (Please note, I am not...

19.03.2025 3

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Tim Schewe

A turn for the best

"Tell them they need to be in the proper lane before they turn" wrote a reader. Equally important is the need to end up in the proper lane after...

12.03.2025 3

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Tim Schewe

Dress to be seen after dark

Few people leave their homes without paying some attention to how they are dressed. When we choose our clothing to suit our personality, are we...

06.03.2025 10

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Tim Schewe