Over time, drivers can become lax with complying with traffic laws and develop bad habits, which can allow dangerous misconceptions to take hold. These driving mistakes can put everyone at risk, but certain missteps are especially hazardous for pedestrians. Green just...
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Motor Vehicle Accidents
Can an HUD safety feature make your car unsafe?
Drivers tend to embrace technological enhancements designed to keep them, their passengers and other vehicles on the road safe. Unfortunately, many safety features can ultimately lead to dangerous unintended consequences. Vehicle manufacturers, law enforcement and...
After a crash, don’t dismiss the emotional damages
Thousands of people are hurt or killed in crashes across British Columbia every year. But physical pain and lost lives are not the only consequences of a car accident. Survivors often suffer emotional damages that can be just as disruptive and complicated to treat,...
Driver survey: Nearly half admit to using phone while behind the wheel
Even though motorists understand the dangers inherent in distracted driving, many still do it anyway. Whether it is the notion that “I am experienced enough to multitask” or “Traffic is moving smoothly enough to look away for a moment,” drivers allow themselves to be...
Is eating while driving a dangerous habit?
In many instances, it might feel that vehicle manufacturers have conspired against drivers encouraging them to multitask while behind the wheel. From huge infotainment screens to heads-up displays, each technological advance seems to make it easier for drivers to turn...
3 types of driving distractions
While most drivers agree that certain activities are distractions, other activities are so commonplace they might elude that designation. For example, while texting and driving is almost universally agreed to be a dangerous activity, eating while behind the wheel...
Drivers might face unexpected distractions while behind the wheel
In recent years, numerous laws, regulations and media campaigns have all been directed at raising awareness and preventing vehicle collisions caused by distracted driving. Unfortunately, individuals in Vancouver must still pay careful attention to distracted drivers...
Motorcycle safety tips for Vancouver riders
For motorcycle enthusiasts here in British Columbia, autumn is the perfect season to take to the highways and byways. One of the most scenic routes you can ride is the serpentine Sea-to-Sky Highway stretching from Vancouver all the way to Pemberton.Just a little over...
Don’t drive when you’re too tired
You always try to drive safely. If you have a few drinks with dinner, you have someone else drive home. If you get a text message in the car, you wait until you arrive to check it; maybe you turn your phone off completely while you drive. If you need to put a new...
Car insurance claim tips to follow after a car crash
Making a car insurance claim is easy enough, but protecting your legal rights in British Columbia is never as simple. There are many steps you can take to ensure that you receive the compensation you deserve for your injuries, damage to your vehicle and other...