Aussi disponible en français Advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS) can increase safety, but don’t replace attentive & alert drivers Do you remember the excitement of buying or leasing the...
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Les dispositifs de sécurité du véhicule ont encore besoin de conducteurs prudents
Also available in English. Les systèmes avancés d’aide à la conduite (ADAS) améliorent la sécurité, mais ne remplacent pas les conducteurs prudents et vigilants. Vous souvenez-vous de l’enthousiasme...
Drowsiness, Driving & Daylight Saving Time
How do you know when you’re too tired to drive? Daylight Saving Time is a welcome sign Spring is almost upon us with longer days and more hours of sunlight to enjoy. It’s also time for the semi...
Keeping Yourself Safe when Faced with Distracted Drivers on the Road or in the Workplace
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...
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...
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