Note: Topics related to distracted driving are cross-posted to TIRF’s Drop It And Drive® blog to increase ease of access. Distracted driving puts more than the distracted driver at risk Every year...
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Is the COVID-19 Pandemic the Tipping Point to Save Lives on the Road?
Risky driving behaviours existed long before the COVID-19 pandemic, but lessons learned have potential to make roads safer As we approach the end of a tumultuous 2020, this year will go down in the...
Is faster really better when it comes to driving?
There’s something about speed that grabs our attention. We often see speeding idealized in movies, video games and ad campaigns. These images almost always come with fine print and a disclaimer...
The Cold, Hard Facts About Winter Tires & What Snowbirds Need to Know to Stay Safe While Wintering in Canada
It’s not just about snowfall, once temperatures dip to +7°C, winter tires are the way to go. Long, cold, snowy winters are familiar to most Canadians, except perhaps those who would typically head to...
Tips to Steer Clear of Impairment and Reduce Crash Risk
How we feel is simply not a good indication of our level of impairment. As summer draws to a close, many of us are trying to squeeze out the last bit of nice weather and spend it outdoors or hosting...
Teen Driver Training, Licensing & Testing During COVID-19: How Parents Can Help
When new drivers are ready to get on the road, but a pandemic has pressed pause on learning to drive One of the most widely anticipated rights of passage for young adults is getting a driver’s...
The new landscape of bike-vehicle roadsharing during & after COVID-19
Life returning to normal may not be the ideal goal Now more than ever, we all appreciate the benefits of getting outside, being active, and exploring alternate options for commuting or just getting...
Essential wildlife roadsharing safety tips as restrictions are lifted & more drivers return to the roads
With the spread of COVID-19, Spring 2020 looks quite different from years past. As restrictions are lifting, more vehicles and people are on the road than we’ve seen in the past two months. These...
Raise your hand if you’re a safe driver
I know what you’re saying: it’s not me, it’s other drivers. If asked whether we’re a safe driver, chances are many of us would enthusiastically and confidently say yes. There should be something...
You are not invincible
A Mother’s Mantra – Road safety lessons to last a lifetime With Mother’s Day this weekend, many of us are probably feeling a little frustrated at being unable to celebrate in person and, more...
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