Insights and Inspiration

Your teen’s first driving lesson is a major step toward independence, but learning to drive safely takes much more than getting comfortable behind the wheel. For beginner drivers, the habits developed during the first few months can influence how they approach speed,...

Passing an Ontario road test is not about driving perfectly. It is about proving that you can make safe, legal and predictable decisions without help. The examiner watches how consistently you observe traffic, control the vehicle, communicate with other road users and...

You’re stuck in heavy traffic. You see the lane next to you start moving faster and now you’re tempted to switch lanes. You hesitate, wondering if it’s really worth the hassle or if it will just slow you down more. What should you do? According to a study conducted by...

A Different Type of Stampede Alberta’s West Edmonton Mall holds the world record for having the largest parking lot in the world. The massive 20,000-vehicle lot is so big, that if you laid out all the parking, you could fit Disneyland twice in all the space dedicated...

Picture yourself cruising down a highway with traffic flowing smoothly when all of a sudden the cars ahead of you start to slow down. Within moments, you’re stuck in the midst of a full-blown traffic jam. You inch forward only to discover there is no accident, no...

First of all, congratulations on taking a significant step towards the open road! As you prepare for your road test, it's natural to feel nervous. However, it's crucial to stay calm and composed throughout the process. Managing your nerves effectively is key to...

Backing up a vehicle is a challenge for every new driver. Not only are you maneuvering the vehicle in an unfamiliar way -- a vehicle you’re probably still getting used to -- but you also have limited visibility. It is estimated that poor backing up techniques can be...

Wildlife collisions are all too common in Ontario and inexperienced drivers are far more likely to be involved. Over 14,000 collisions with wildlife occur every year in Ontario alone; in addition to fatalities (human and animal)...

Winter is usually the season most people think about when it comes to driving challenges. However, driving in the summer presents its own set of risks, with more auto-related accidents recorded in the warm weather months. Just because the weather is pleasant, that...

Driving during the winter can be challenging. There are a lot of factors you need to be cautious of. Black ice and slippery roads can be dangerous if you are not equipped with the proper driving knowledge and skills. Here are a few tips to help you be better prepared...

Bike Month kicked off on May 27 and will continue until June 30. Naturally, cyclists have been taking to the streets in order to reap the physical benefits of getting around by bike. While the switch from car to bike for your daily commute is a proactive and...

As we head into the Victoria Day long weekend – a long-awaited sign of summer – there’s some important things for motorists to consider. Alarming statistics on collision-related injuries and deaths been shared all week in light of Canada Road Safety Week - which just...

As warmer weather approaches and we spring forward into a new season, there are a couple things that drivers need to take into consideration. The sunny and mild weather encourages people to spend more time outside. This means there will be more children playing near...

When driving, space is a very important variable when it comes to the safety of you and other road users. Maintaining a safe distance from smaller vehicles and other trucks allows you to manage the risks and help keep everyone on the road safe. Driving is all about...

Steve said it right: “Relax – don’t do it.” He must have been a driving instructor in a different life because relaxing can be a very dangerous thing while driving especially when we are dealing with fatigue. Did you know that your vehicle travels over 100m (350 ft.)...

With March Break just around the corner and the kids preparing for a week away from school, Drivewise reminds drivers to drive more carefully and with extra vigilance. Kids out of school means kids out on the streets, and it is up to drivers to make sure those kids...

I’ve been an instructor for many years now and I’ve seen some rather interesting behaviors from my fellow road users, and I’ve often wondered why drivers behave the way they do on our roads. I’m sure most of us have been there where some guy cuts you off, or you’re...