On this & each subsequent day, let’s plan to REMEMBER, SUPPORT & ACT The third Sunday in November is recognized every year as the World Day of Remembrance for Road Traffic Victims (WDRRTV)...
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Driving in Canada
Oh Canada, my new home and native land In 2005 I moved to Canada. I had lived my entire life in Belgium up to that point. I was excited about many things in my new home country, not in the least that...
Don’t let your treats trick you out of staying safe this Halloween
Slow down & stay alert On October 31st, countless kids run from house to house in search of tasty treats dressed up as whoever, whatever or wherever their imagination takes them. We all know...
Sense, Nonsense & Swiss Cheese: Automated Vehicles & Safety
We all have the same goal: safe, reliable, efficient, state-of-the-art vehicles accessible to everyone Automated vehicles (AVs) have always inspired us to dream of the future. In 1939, a New York...
Drowsiness, Driving & Changing from Daylight Saving to Standard Time
When is being tired 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. However, the move back to Standard Time...
Safe Roads for All
A mission to re-imagine transportation safety I am delighted to begin working at TIRF in Canada as the Senior Advisor, Public Health & Transportation, with the support of the FIA Foundation. One...
Avoid the weakest link in ladies’ night
Plan to do a safe ride right There’s nothing better than sleeping in your own bed after a fun night with friends and a few drinks. Of course, to get there you need a plan; a good one. Many of us have...
You’re ready to explore Canada this summer, but can your tires handle the pressure?
Tire maintenance is one of the simplest & fastest car care tasks that help keep vehicles & families safe on the road With the summer weather upon us and some easing of restrictions, many...
Vehicle Safety Features Still Need Safe Drivers
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...
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...