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8 Mindsets to Stop Road Rage in its TracksAccording to TD, up to a third of driving fatalities in Canada happen as a result of aggressive driving, ranging from speeding to tailgating to disobeying traffic signs to failing to yield the right-of-way. For the record, the top 5 types of aggressive driving in Canada, according to Meloche Monnex Insurance, are:
7 Lifesaving Techniques You Learn In Defensive Driving CoursesOn winter’s chilly, perilous roads, it’s important to have more than just the basics of safe driving. Advanced or defensive driving techniques – rather than simply reactionary driving – empower you to avoid danger by anticipating it. Taking an accredited defensive driving course can help keep you safe, in spite of others’ unpreparedness. In some cases, doing so can also decrease your insurance premiums (in Alberta, taking such a course can even eliminate demerit points off your licence…no such luck yet in Ontario though.) Things To Do Before You Head to Walt Disney WorldWith so many things to see and do, a trip to Walt Disney World is a dream vacation for many Canadian families. Visit one of our CAA Travel Stores and have an expert help you plan out every detail of your trip from flights, accommodation, dining and park planning. We have exclusive offers on Disney packages, hotels, park passes, and more. Tangent Triptik: Best Roadside Spots Between Ottawa and Thunder Bay
Assuming you’re starting on the south end of this route (if not, just reverse the following), take Highway 417 to 17 to 60 out of Ottawa, continue on 60 through Algonquin Park until it connects with Parry Sound at Highway 400. Continue north from Parry Sound on 69 and take 17 at Sudbury along the shores of Lake Superior. This route adds about 1 hr, 45 minutes to the standard 20-21-hour trek between our nation’s Capital and the Sleeping Giant, but the bounty of roadside stop offs is well worth the extra hour-per-day (assuming you don’t plan to tackle this mammoth passage in one 24-hour-go.) Evolution of the Pet-Friendly Vacation
But a recent promotional image for the Radisson at Toronto’s Pearson Airport recently took the acceptance of four-legged friends up a notch as far as we’re concerned: Said promo displayed a virtual tour image of one of their suites with a fluffy white bichon frisse lying comfortably on a lavishly-made king-size bed – A move unheard of in such promotional material even five years ago. And that ad isn’t alone… Top Family Cruises in 3 Categories
As a result, cruising with your kids can be one of the most memorable vacations of your life. Here’s our look at how to pick the right cruise, the right ship, and the right combination of together and alone-time: For cruisers with kids, choosing the right ship is actually more important than your choice of destination. With the exception of all Disney ships and some of Royal Caribbean’s older vessels, the rule of thumb is the newer, the better, when it comes to selecting ships with child-friendly amenities. 15 Ultimate Parking JobsIf you think you’ve seen some of the worst driving in your neighbourhood, or even online, you haven’t seen anything yet… Sit back and enjoy (or gasp in shock at) our picks for the worst of the worst of the worst in four eye-popping categories. Buckle up! Ultimate parking moxy When you’re REALLY in a hurry… As with all the other parking jobs in the videos in this post, DO NOT ATTEMPT!!! Unlike all the other clips in this post, the parking jobs in this first compilation reel are done by drivers who – legal-or-not – seem to have mastered driving…and then some…(Note: yes, the last one is totally fake…the rest are most certainly not.) Local’s Guide For Things To Do With Last-Minute Guests Around Ottawa
You’re late cleaning, worrying if they’ll be early, and have maybe a few minutes to plan an interesting itinerary. So how to prove that you haven’t been asleep at the wheel when it comes to knowing the great tourist haunts in your town? We’ve got you covered: Just pick one or two options from each of the categories below and you’re on your way. Got a little more time? Pick, choose, cut and paste some of the delights below into an e-mail for your incoming family and/or friends to impress even the most discriminating out-of-towners. (You can thank us once the dust clears…) Cheap Cruises: 12 Ways You Can Afford a High-Sea Holiday
Finding the best deal possible (especially for young adults on a budget) is easier than ever, thanks to emerging technology that has increased the quality of cruise ships and increased the likelihood you can find a trip on one for comparatively little money. Here’re our top dozen suggestions, sorted by category: Tips For Avoiding Wildlife Collisions
What are the risks? The exact figure for residents of the municipality of Ottawa-Carleton, for example, is 1.14% per person and 2.1% per vehicle. Search the BlogRecent Posts
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