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...
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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...
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...