RESEARCH - Bike Friendly Cities are Safer

Tue, 2019-02-19 14:32 - DriveSmartBC

CyclistA report from the Mountain - Plains Consortium answers the question of why bike friendly cities are safer for all road users. From the document abstract:

Despite bicycling being considered on the order of ten times more dangerous than driving, the evidence continues to build that high-bicycling-mode-share cities are not only safer for bicyclists but for all road users. This paper looks to understand what makes these cities safer.

Coping With the Snow and Slush

Sun, 2019-02-17 12:14 - DriveSmartBC

snowflakeWhen it comes to winter in the "warmer" areas of British Columbia, I don't think that anyone does a better job of making fun of bad drivers as Adrian Raeside. The trouble is, it's not so funny when you have to share the roads with them. Many continue to drive as if it is a warm, sunny and dry afternoon.

DIY - Form a Traffic Safety Commission

Thu, 2019-02-14 11:57 - DriveSmartBC

CRD TSC LogoDoes your community have a Traffic Safety Commission? The Capital Regional District's Traffic Safety Commission suggests that if you don't, you should. The Start a Commission page on their web site lists 10 reasons why and 10 suggestions on how start one.

Q&A - Ticket Advice Request for Failing to Yield & Unsafe Lane Change

Mon, 2019-02-11 10:48 - DriveSmartBC

Q&A ImageQ: I need advice to dispute two traffic tickets, Disobey Yield Sign - Section 173(2) MVA and Change Lane Unsafely - Section 151(a) MVA.

Here is what happened to me on Friday night:

Painted Lines, Arrows and Symbols

Sun, 2019-02-10 12:23 - DriveSmartBC

Laned RoadwayOur government spends about $11.3 million each year to paint the markings on our highways. These painted lines and symbols guide us by setting our lateral position in the roadway, telling us when we can and cannot change that position and may also prohibit driving in some lanes by marking use criteria.

Q&A - Falling Asleep at the Wheel

Sat, 2019-02-09 17:38 - Anonymous

Q&A ImageQ: I recently dozed off while driving home from work at 1:00 in the afternoon after doing a few late night / early morning shifts. I drove off the road and struck a guardrail doing damage to the truck. RCMP attended and wrote me up for "driving without consideration." I was told it would be $196 fine.

RESEARCH - Passing Lane Safety & Performance

Sat, 2019-02-09 12:58 - DriveSmartBC

Keep Right Let Others PassAustroads has released a publication that examines the impacts of passing lanes on safety, journey time and user experience and provides guidance to assist in the development of passing lane installation projects.

Q&A - Driver Suspensions for Causing a Collision

Mon, 2019-02-04 12:47 - DriveSmartBC

Q&A ImageQ: I would like some information regarding laws in Vancouver or other provinces in Canada that require a temporary suspension of one's license if they are involved in a motor vehicle accident where there is a fatality or serious injury.

To See, or Not To See - Tinted Windows

Sun, 2019-02-03 14:02 - DriveSmartBC

tinted side windowsOne of my preferred enforcement practices was to use an unmarked car and drive in the right hand lane at or just under the speed limit. This gave me plenty of time to look at and into whatever passed by on my left. Vehicle defects, failing to wear a seatbelt, distracted driving and other things of interest to a traffic cop were often easily discovered.

RESOURCE - Clearinghouse for Older Road User Safety

Thu, 2019-01-31 11:56 - DriveSmartBC

chorus logoA project of the Roadway Safety Foundation, a U.S. non-profit, the site is designed to be a centralized, user-friendly, and dynamic source of information pertaining to highway safety for aging drivers, passengers, pedestrians, and cyclists. Built as a comprehensive resource, it covers all three major components of highway safety: safe roadways, safe road users, and safe vehicles.

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