Driving

15 Road Trips You Never Knew About in Ontario

From the inspiring to the extreme to the downright bizarre, take a look at some of the coolest road trip destinations in Ontario that you [likely] haven’t heard about. (Drop us a line if you’ve heard of more than two of these OR if you think there’s something else that should be on the list…)

1 Swim with Polar Bears

The Top 12 Most Dangerous Highways in Canada

Whether it is potholes, traffic congestion, or deteriorated pavement, many of Canada’s highways are in serious need of improvement. The following is a list of headlines about the top 15 most dangerous highways in Canada:

7 of the Most Unusual Causes of Car Accidents

Car accidents happen every day, but just what causes them differs from scene to scene. Of course, we all know that distracted drivers, cell phone users and drunken motorists wreak havoc on our roads, but what about accidents caused by lesser known events?

There are quite of few of these collisions on record, and most are accompanied by common sense caveats—others however, may fall under “freak accidents” that could not be avoided or even anticipated.  Either way, we can learn a thing or two from these enlightening incidents.

The Top 10 Auto & Car Safety Developments of the Last Decade

From 1999 to 2009, the automobile world has seen great advances in the development of safety devices and components that are available to consumers. While previous generations wanted vehicles that were faster and sportier, current generations are much more concerned about safety – which has helped to reduce the number of automobile related fatalities and insurance claims in the latter part of the last century. A recent report generated by the “Insurance Institute for Highway Safety” indicates that three times as many vehicles made their list of “Top Safety Picks” than in 2007, indicating that automobile manufacturers are placing much more emphasis in keeping the consumer safe.

Tips for Driving and Arriving Safely this Winter

Liquid in Motion: Car Fluids Explained

10 Leading Causes of Car Accidents, and Tips to Avoid Them

Thousands of car accidents occur annually in Canada. In fact, someone is killed in a car accident every ten seconds in the United States. Most of these accidents could be easily avoided however, which greatly underlines the tragedy of these collisions.

Below is a top ten list of the common causes of automobile accidents and what we can potentially learn from them.

The Dangers of the Holiday Season

Tis the season to be merry, but unfortunately, as we’re painfully reminded each year, sometimes people think too much about being merry and not enough about being safe. MADD (Mothers Against Drunk Driving) estimates that every year in the United States more than 1,000 people die between American Thanksgiving and New Years in alcohol related crashes. This is partly because of an increased intake of alcohol at this time and due to the many holiday parties that take place during this social time of year. Sadly, a joyful occasion can turn into a heartbreaking one all too fast.

Roadside Attractions in Ontario

Canadians love roadside attractions, the bigger - the better! A roadside attraction is something you’d typically see while traveling on Canadian roads and highways. These are freely available novelties, sculptures, murals or landmarks that make you want to stop and take pictures. To locals, these attractions are often familiar signs that they are nearly home.

Weird Canadian Driving Laws and Other Strange Rules of the Road

Let’s face it; lawmakers sometimes come up with some strange rules for us to obey.  In all fairness though, often these weird laws that are still on the books are from the past where they were clearly necessary even though they are no longer relevant today. With others though, it’s harder to imagine what incidents would have precipitated the need for such laws. For example, in Alabama, it is illegal for a driver to be blindfolded while operating a vehicle. Was this a big enough problem that they had to enact a statute to correct it? Whatever the reason, when you’re driving in Alabama, be sure to take your blindfold off!