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I asked a couple of truckers what bothered them about the drivers of small vehicles. We had a lively half hour discussion from which I gathered their...
Question: A few times every summer, when riding my motorcycle, I come up to a set of traffic lights and have to stop behind a diesel pickup truck as...
If you ever have the chance to talk to a school crossing guard, flag person, highway maintenance worker or anyone else whose job requires them to work...
It's that time of year again, sunny and dry with a chance of careless smokers. I watched another one take the last puff and then toss the smouldering...
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...
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...
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...
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...
A message in the DriveSmartBC inbox says there is an incredible shortage of common sense about the practicalities of driving and many people seem...
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...
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....
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...
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...
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...
"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...
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...