by Dan Shier | Apr 17, 2018 | Driving Tips, Vehicle Safety
Drive anywhere at night you’re bound to see one or two vehicles with their headlights off emerging from the darkness. You can flash your high beams, and most of them still won’t realise they’re doing anything wrong. Maybe they’re confused about automatic headlight...
by Dan Shier | Mar 6, 2018 | Driving Tips, Vehicle Safety
Are Infotainment Screens Too Distracting? Recently, Fiat Chrysler unveiled the new 2019 RAM 1500. It came with some impressive technology like harman/kardon audio, 360-degree cameras, and Apple CarPlay. But the show-stopper was an enormous, 12” infotainment screen in...
by Dan Shier | Jan 9, 2018 | Driving Tips, Vehicle Safety
Not long ago, a headlight was a headlight. Every vehicle featured halogen bulbs and a series of mirrors. They offered fair effectiveness and longevity, and were cheap to replace. But the game has changed dramatically. With the advent of LED, HID, and laser beam (yeah,...
by Dan Shier | Oct 25, 2017 | Driving Tips, Vehicle Safety
Electronic Stability Control Electronic Stability Control is often called the greatest automotive safety feature developed since the seatbelt. Regardless, most drivers don’t know what ESC does, or whether or not it’s installed in their vehicle. If your vehicle is a...
by Dan Shier | Oct 10, 2017 | Driving Tips, Vehicle Safety
Winter driving conditions in Saskatchewan can be volatile and patently dangerous. Frankly, being cautious and mentally prepared are not enough to keep you safe. You need to take the same precautions in preparing your vehicle for winter conditions. So, here are a few...
by Dan Shier | Oct 6, 2017 | Driving Tips, Vehicle Safety
Before autonomous vehicles take over and we can slap on an eyemask during our commute, we’re responsible for our own safety on the road. So, for now, we must signal, brake defensively, and yes, shoulder check. Well, we should do those things anyway. But plenty of...
