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John Ducker: Rush to travel, inexperience likely root of rise in motorcycle deaths
In Canada, motorcycles account for 14% of all crash-related fatalities, even though they are only about 3% of the vehicles on the road, according to the RCMP Highway Patrol.
Jun 30, 2023 4:30 AM
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John Ducker: Planning, timing key to smoothly entering busy highway
Proper acceleration, taking into account the posted speed, the traffic and weather conditions are key to smoothly driving onto a highway.
Jun 23, 2023 4:55 AM
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Stay safe and chill on the road: BCAA offers essential tips for driving in hot weather
As temperature rises, association recommends that drivers check coolant levels, keep tires fully inflated and take other precautions.
Jun 8, 2023 2:00 PM
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John Ducker: Road safety 101, breakdown edition
Whether you have roadside service or not, you’ll be stuck for a while till help arrives. Here are some things to remember.
May 19, 2023 5:00 AM
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John Ducker: Drowsy driving third highest cause of collisions
The Canadian Council of Motor Transport Administrators says that 21% of our collisions are caused by driver fatigue. That amounts to around 400 deaths and 2,100 serious injuries every year.
May 12, 2023 7:00 AM
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John Ducker: Dashcam program bolsters U.K. road-safety effort
The U.K.’s national dashcam safety portal allows anyone to submit footage of a reckless driving incident into an online database.
Apr 28, 2023 4:00 AM
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John Ducker: Some safety resolutions for the busy driving season
Spring is a good time to re-adopt some driving resolutions — the goal is to give police traffic collision analysts the summer off.
Mar 10, 2023 4:00 AM
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Why does it take so long for a road to reopen after a serious crash? Here's why
Cpl. Dave Noon, of ICARS, explains why and emphasizes the vital role played in collecting the evidence at the scene of a tragedy.
Mar 8, 2023 4:28 PM
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John Ducker: A cyclist's guide to staying alive out there
Putting the law aside for a moment, it’s actually irrelevant about who is to blame in a car versus cyclist collision. The cyclist will always come out the loser.
Feb 17, 2023 2:25 AM
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Canadians among the worst drivers in the world, study shows
Canadians aren't as bad as Americans, according to the study.
Feb 10, 2023 11:50 AM
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