1. Many drivers are impatient at stop signs, and don't come to a complete stop, which can put other vehicles and pedestrians at risk. This tip teaches you about the importance of coming to a complete stop, even if you are turning right. Remember, if you don't, you may get a ticket.
   
   
2. When driving, your eyes and mirrors do not show everything around you. This tip teaches you about the blind spots around your vehicle and stresses the importance of shoulder checking before changing lanes.
   
   
3. tricky driving situation knows what to do when a traffic light turns amber. Amber light means stop, unless it is unsafe to do so. This tip teaches you about picking a "point-of-no-return" to help you decide if it is safe to stop.
   
   
4. This tip teaches you the importance of exercising patience at a left turn lane when a vehicle in front of you is waiting to turn. If you don't, there's a risk that you could end up blocking the intersection, or proceeding when it isn't safe.
   
   
5. Intersections can be dangerous, especially if you are making a left turn and can't see oncoming traffic. This tip teaches you the safest way to make a left turn, and stresses the importance of waiting until you are sure it's safe to turn.
   
   
6. Courtesy has a lot to do with road safety. Often, we can help other drivers by simply showing them common courtesy. For example, when another vehicle tries to pass you, don't take it personally. This tip is about minimizing the danger to yourself and the other vehicle when you are being passed.
   
   
7. We all know that seat belts save lives. Unfortunately, not all motorists use them regularly, which put them at an increased risk for serious injuries and death in a crash. This tip teaches you how to wear your seat belt properly and how important it is for drivers and passengers to use seat belts for all trips. Remember, if you don't, you may get a ticket.
   
   
8. Driving ahead of a commercial vehicle requires extra care. Because large, commercial vehicles carry more weight and have a different type of braking system, they take longer to stop than a car. This tip tells you how to keep safe when driving ahead of commercial vehicles.
   
   
9. Much of driving is about making quick decisions when the unexpected occurs. Even the best driver can have a momentary lapse in concentration. This tip is about what to do if your car drifts onto a gravel shoulder at high speed.
   
   
10. Take care at a train crossing! Every year we hear about trains hitting cars, trucks and buses. This tip is about the proper procedure for a driver when they approach a train crossing.
    
    
11. Driving is about sharing the road with many different kinds of road users, some of whom are more vulnerable than others. Cyclists have less protection than car drivers. This tip is about how to give cyclists a safe space when you pass them.
    
    
12. Driving often calls for patience. Although speed limits may be higher on the highway, in the mountains some vehicles may not be able to go that fast. This tip is about how to reduce your risk when following a slow moving vehicle in the mountains.
    
    
13. Drivers have to take extra care at intersections, where many crashes occur. A 2-way stop is usually at a side street that meets a busy main road. This tip shows you what to do at a 2-way stop to keep yourself and other road users safe.
    
    
14. Driving safely is about communicating and your turn signals are your most important means of communication when driving. This tip shows you the benefits of always signaling.
    
    
15. Drivers have to take extra care around school buses. This tip is about what is expected of you as a driver when you see a school bus with its lights flashing. This is a situation where small children could be at risk, so it’s up to you to watch for them.

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Why is night driving so dangerous?

One obvious answer is darkness.
Ninety percent of a driver's reaction depends on vision, and vision is severely limited at night. Depth perception, color recognition, and peripheral vision are compromised after sundown.  Older drivers have even greater difficulties driving at night.

Another factor adding danger to night driving is fatigue. Drowsiness makes driving more difficult by dulling concentration and slowing reaction time.

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Be conscious of potholes in the pavement.  Snow and freezing rain along with salt from winter storms tend to erode pavement, causing hazardous potholes.

Have your antifreeze tested. It prevents your coolant from boiling in the summer.

Give your vehicle a hand car wash.  Not only will this remove winter residue from your car, which can eat away paint, it is a good opportunity for you to check for chips in your paint and/or windows.

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