Refueling Safety

Wed, 2004-03-17 01:00 - DriveSmartBC

Gas NozzleMost of us drive vehicles that use gasoline for fuel. If you are like me, we probably notice the signs at the pump island that tell us to stop our engines before refueling but don't give it much more thought than that. Perhaps the reader that suggested this topic is doing us all a favor.

4 Way Stops

Wed, 2004-03-10 01:00 - DriveSmartBC

4 Way Stop SignLast week's column dealt with where to stop. The next most commonly asked question is, having stopped, who goes first, especially at four way stops? There are many variables involved in these situations so lets look at both two and four way stops.

Stop Signs

Wed, 2004-03-03 01:00 - DriveSmartBC

Stop LineOne wouldn't think that stopping at a stop sign would be such a problem for drivers. It seems relatively simple, come to a complete stop, look both ways and then go if it is safe to do so. Most drivers seem to understand this but have difficulty with where to stop.

Lane Positioning

Tue, 2004-02-24 01:00 - DriveSmartBC

Lane PositionAlways leave yourself a way out. This was one of the cardinal rules of the Smith System of driving that we were taught in Regina during basic training. Simply put, always make sure that you have a place of safety to move your vehicle into if something unexpected happens.

Parental Consent and Control

Mon, 2004-02-09 01:00 - DriveSmartBC

New Driver SignsIn the days before the Graduated Licensing Program parents had a strong control over their children who had not reached the age of 18. If the child was not driving properly the parent could withdraw their consent and ICBC would cancel the child's drivers licence. This was an effective control over wayward young drivers.

Radar Detectors

Mon, 2004-02-02 01:00 - DriveSmartBC

Radar DetectorSometimes the simplest questions can make you think. I was asked if radar detectors were legal in British Columbia by a work experience student I had taken out on patrol. The answer is, yes, they are.

The student paused to think this through. Speeding is illegal was the next observation. Yes, that's true also.

Regulatory and Advisory Signs

Mon, 2004-01-26 01:00 - DriveSmartBC

Speed SignDrivers are often confused about the difference between a regulatory sign and an advisory sign. A regulatory sign generally has black characters or symbols on a white background and an advisory sign has black characters or symbols on a yellow background. So, what's the difference?

Pedestrian Visibility at Night

Mon, 2004-01-19 01:00 - DriveSmartBC

Pedestrian at NightI read an article recently about conspicuity for police officers working on the highway. It suggested that the reflective vests and jackets that we use to stand out and be identified by drivers at night were not very effective.

Behaviour Around Heavy Trucks

Mon, 2004-01-12 01:00 - DriveSmartBC

Truck TractorAsk any trucker about the most dangerous stunt pulled by the drivers of cars and pickup trucks and they will immediately complain about drivers who pass, cut in front of the truck and then slow down. Many drivers of light vehicles seem to have no appreciation at all for sharing the road with heavy trucks.

Are Shoulder Checks Necessary?

Mon, 2004-01-05 01:00 - DriveSmartBC

Shoulder CheckIs it really necessary to make shoulder checks while driving? If you expect to pass a driving exam in British Columbia the answer is a definite yes. However, some driving schools are teaching mirror adjustment techniques to replace shoulder checks.

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