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City versus country: change your pace
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Use these tips to enjoy your trip and safely handle unexpected hazards. Urban distractions like traffic, pedestrians, cyclists and noise are marked contrast to country driving conditions that can include open roads, farm equipment or massive transport trucks.
How to crash-proof your teen
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Teen drivers are inexperienced, susceptible to peer pressure, and prone to risk-taking behaviour. It's no surprise that, according to Transport Canada, teens as a group have one of the highest rates of traffic accidents, and these accidents account for the most injuries and deaths. Experts agreethat parental involvement while teens are learning to drive is key to reducing these risks. Here are some ideas to keep your teen safer behind the wheel (and help settle your nerves!).
Be good to your back: dos and don’ts in the driver’s seat
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Slouching; struggling against the seat belt; twisting or turning to ease stiffness – all these behaviours are not only distracting, they can lead to more serious health issues such as chronic back pain and pinched nerves.
Put it in park
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To ensure you and your car are always as safe as possible, keep these tips in mind the next time you’re looking for a place to park.
10 tips for safer driving after dark
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Familiar road can seem very different after the sun goes down. Once it gets dark, it’s easy to “see” why night driving presents a unique set of challenges. Here are 10 tips to help you stay safe when you’re on the road after dark.
The stats don’t lie: why road safety matters
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Here are some more sobering annual statistics about driving in Canada, drawn from figures for 2006 from Transport Canada. The lesson to learn from them? Buckle up. Drive sober. Drive safely.
How tires can save your life
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Many drivers underestimate the importance of checking their tire pressure. Approximately 90% of drivers have at least one under-inflated tire and are likely to face problems
10 tips for safer distance driving
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Anyone who’s driven a long distance, especially late at night, knows how frightening it is to nod off at the wheel. Follow these tips to help make your long drive a safer one.
Importing a vehicle from the US
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If you’re thinking of buying your next vehicle south of the border, you’ll have to know how to navigate the forms, taxes, fees and any mandatory modifications. Here’s how to make sure it’s done right.
3 car accessories that make a difference
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More and more, new cars come with nifty options to help keep you safe, save fuel and even get you there a little faster. Even if you’re not on the hunt for new wheels, you can go the extra mile with these aftermarket accessories that make a difference.
Adjust your "comfort zone" before you drive
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Guess what! All those levers, knobs and rotating bits in your car are there for a reason — your comfort and safety. Here are five essential adjustments for you to fine tune your car’s comfort zone.



