Did the number of collisions between cars and cyclists increase or decrease over the past few years in Waterloo region? Answer: The number of collisions has actually increased in a big...
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10 Worst Intersections in Waterloo Region
In our previous post, we asked this question: How often should you clean your roof’s gutters? Answer: To prolong the life of your roof and gutter system, they should be cleaned twice a...
Distracted Driving and You
Distracted Driving and You In our previous post, we asked this question: True or False: To prevent pipes from freezing, open your tap to allow a thin stream of water to keep flowing. The...
Winter Car Maintenance
Winter Car Maintenance In our previous post, we asked this question: At what temperature does salt alone become ineffective for melting ice & snow? Answer: When the thermometer dips...
Young Drivers
Young Drivers In our previous post, we asked this question: At what temperatures do drivers need to watch out for the forming of black ice? Answer: Black ice forms at between -4˚C and...
Winter Driving
Winter Driving In our previous post, we asked this question: What percentage of Canadians share a credit score of between 750-799, as reported by TransUnion? Answer: 27% of Canada's...
Insurance Premium Increase
When Insurance Premiums Increase In our previous article, we asked this question: Where and when did the biggest art heist in Canadian history take place? Answer: On September 4th, 1972,...
Auto Theft
Auto Theft Trivia Time In the previous post, we asked the question: What is the difference between Business Interruption and Extra Expense coverage? Answer: Business Interruption covers...
Halloween Safety – For your Cars?
While getting ready for all the trick-or-treating fun this evening, it's a good opportunity for parents and their children to go over good safety practice to make sure that tonight is a...
Indepth on Drowsy Driving
TRIVIA TIME: WHICH GROUP OF DRIVERS IS AT GREATEST RISK FOR CRASHES DUE TO DROWSY DRIVING? THINK ABOUT IT... AND COME BACK FOR THE ANSWER IN OUR NEXT POST! You're a good driver, right? You...
Drowsy Driving
DROWSY DRIVING Despite the tendency of society to give sleep less priority than other activities, the truth is we need 7 & 9 hours sleep per day to maintain proper alertness. The loss...
Beware of Alberta Cars Hitting the Automobile Market
If you are looking to buy a used vehicle, be on the lookout for flood-damaged cars coming from Alberta. History has shown that unscrupulous people buy flood-damaged cars, clean them up...
10 tips for a Safe Summer Holiday on the Roads
With summer officially here and the kids soon to be out of school it's time to start thinking of what to do on your summer vacation. Many people will be hitting the roads, heading to...
Demerit Points for Cell Phone use in Vehicles
Starting August 1st, Manitoba will be the first province to add 2 demerit points to the fine for cell phone use while driving. "Statistics show that a texting driver is 23 times more...
Distracted Driving a Factor in more Fatalities than Impaired Driving
According to the Ontario Provincial Police, distracted driving-related fatalities surpassed impaired driving fatalities in 2012, in Ontario. While texting is among the most dangerous...
Young Drivers
Why worry? Collisions involving young drivers have been a worldwide road safety and public health concern for decades. The crash, death and injury rates during the teenage years are four...
Florida Highway Patrol won’t enforce international driver’s permit rule
International Driver's licence rule on hold For now, Florida will not be enforcing the new law requiring drivers to carry an International Driver's Permit. If you are planning a trip to...
Florida Requires Canadian Drivers to Carry an International Driving Permit (Updated)
IMPORTANT UPDATE: Canadians do not require an International Driver's Permit to drive in Florida. You only require your valid driver's licence from a Canadian province or territory. For...
10 Winter Driving Tips
Driving can be daunting during the winter months. All the slippery roads, black ice, snow and slush can cause great frustration and anxiety for a driver. Insurance Bureau of Canada (IBC)...
Automobile Insurance: Will it apply equally for many different types of vehicles?
If it’s a licensed vehicle, it needs to have Auto insurance before taking it out on to the road, right? Ontario’s Compulsory Automobile Insurance Act requires that all motor vehicles be...