Tag: Commuting

  I Can See Clearly Now   I think it’s time to give wiper blades a shout out. They are a hard working safety feature that endure extreme temperatures. They can be inactive for months ...Read More

  Now that the warmer weather is here many of us are driving with our windows and sunroofs open.  Ah the wind in my hair and the sound of the open road.  But wait!  What is that sound?  ...Read More

Ah, the smell of Spring is in the air!  The sun is shining and the roads are free of snow.  The call of the open road is quite strong, but resist the temptation to put the pedal to the metal! J...Read More

In last week’s episode we had to free the car doors, and this Blogger, from winter’s icy grip.  This week we’ll take measures to make sure it never happens again: •    The best thing ...Read More

  Attention Rubber-neckers (just kidding)!  If you spot a stopped emergency vehicle in your direction of travel that has its lights flashing (red or red & blue depending in type of vehi...Read More

  After recently watching a line of cars following a speeding fire truck I thought I would write a blog on emergency vehicles.  If an emergency vehicle approaches you from any direction wit...Read More

  What’s big, yellow and comes with pretty flashing lights and retractable arms?   One point if you said a school bus!  We all know what they are and that we are supposed to stop for...Read More

  Baby It’s Cold Outside!  So how do you keep kids warm and safe when child restraints and bulky winter clothing just don’t mix?   The same stuff that makes winter wear warm can al...Read More

The other day I met a group of people hanging out in a parking lot.  At first I wondered if it was the start of a car show or maybe the first chapter meeting of the Minivan Owners of Ajax.  It ...Read More

I have seen the light! Headlights that is. After many years of driving I discovered that, hold on to your hats, I was wrong. There, I said it. My only solace is that I’m not the only one. Appar...Read More