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John Ducker: How to help at a crash scene — and stay safe

John Ducker: How to help at a crash scene — and stay safe

It’s important to stay safe when suddenly coming across a crash. Here are some tips for assessing the scene and protecting yourself.
John Ducker: Crosswalks risky for both drivers and pedestrians

John Ducker: Crosswalks risky for both drivers and pedestrians

Using a crosswalk is a risk — full stop — and drivers and pedestrians have responsibility to mitigate those risks.
sa¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½ lowers rebate cap on electric vehicles, triggers industry backlash

sa¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½ lowers rebate cap on electric vehicles, triggers industry backlash

On Tuesday, sa¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½'s $4,000 rebate for vehicles deemed electric 'cars' was restricted to models that cost $50,000 or less — a $5,000 reduction from the previous cap.
John Ducker: Commercial vehicle drivers face new stiff penalties

John Ducker: Commercial vehicle drivers face new stiff penalties

Changes come after series of crashes involving heavy trucks hitting highway overpasses.
John Ducker: You can be too cautious behind the wheel

John Ducker: You can be too cautious behind the wheel

Driving too slowly, braking suddenly or giving up your right of way can be dangerous to everyone on the road
sa¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½ sets distance for drivers to steer clear of cyclists, scooter users, walkers

sa¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½ sets distance for drivers to steer clear of cyclists, scooter users, walkers

VICTORIA — Drivers in British Columbia now have to meet minimum distances between their vehicle and people walking or riding on provincial roads.
John Ducker: Newly wet roads raise risks of skidding

John Ducker: Newly wet roads raise risks of skidding

Rain after dry spell creates more fatalities than roads that have been rained on for sustained periods
Nissan sa¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½ issues do-not-drive warning for 48,000 vehicles over airbag issue

Nissan sa¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½ issues do-not-drive warning for 48,000 vehicles over airbag issue

TORONTO — Nissan sa¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½ has issued a do-not-drive warning for 48,000 vehicles in the latest effort to expand its campaign about defective airbags.
John Ducker: The absurd arguments for noisy motorcycles

John Ducker: The absurd arguments for noisy motorcycles

An absurdity often in play is that a rider is somehow safer when their bike is noisy because they will be noticed more by other road users.
John Ducker: Why are reckless drivers still allowed to drive?

John Ducker: Why are reckless drivers still allowed to drive?

Hard to comprehend why someone who has racked up many, many driving offences is still on the road.