Category: Road Safety

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ICBC’s tips to keep cyclists safe as crashes peak in B.C.

By on May 22, 2013 in Road Safety

“Too often police officers see the devastating results of a crash between a bicycle and a vehicle,” said Chief Constable Jamie Graham, Victoria Police Department and Traffic Safety Committee Chair of the B.C. Association of Chiefs of Police. “Whether you’re a recreational cyclist or cycle to and from work, it’s important to always wear your helmet and follow the rules of the road.

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Only 2 of 13 small SUVs perform well in insurance institute front end crash tests

By on May 17, 2013 in Auto & Trucking, Road Safety

Only two of 13 small SUVs performed well in front-end crash tests done by an insurance industry group, with several popular models faring poorly in the evaluations.

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Hit & Run Driver Psychology

By on May 16, 2013 in Road Safety

This video is a news interview with Dr. John Vavrik who is a psychologist that works for ICBC. The interview was prompted by a hit and run collision that put two joggers in Surrey, B.C. in hospital. Dr. Vavrik explains why people fail to remain at a collision like this to help their victims. ICBC [...]

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US officials recommend lowering drunken driving threshold to .05 blood alcohol to save lives

By on May 15, 2013 in Road Safety, Travel

NTSB officials said it wasn’t their intention to prevent drivers from having a glass of wine with dinner, but they acknowledged that under a threshold as low as .05 the safest thing for people who have only one or two drinks is not to drive at all.

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5 Things to Know about renting limousines or party buses, as summer festivities beckon

By on May 09, 2013 in International Insurance, Road Safety

This article focuses on the United States, so let us know if you have any tips for renting party buses or limousines in your province; or, share your adventure with us about a limousine rental or party bus experience! ILSTV Staff As prom season, summer weddings and sunshine escapes beckon, here are some questions consumers [...]

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Defending a No Insurance Ticket

By on May 08, 2013 in Auto & Trucking, Road Safety

Driving without insurance is an absolute liability offence with a reverse onus on the driver.

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BCAA expands its School Safety Patrol program to keep kids safe

By on May 08, 2013 in Road Safety

B.C. elementary schools can receive safety patrol equipment, training tools and resources free of charge

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Unsafe Headlight Conversions

By on Apr 30, 2013 in Auto & Trucking, Road Safety

Newer vehicles with hi tech headlights have made night driving uncomfortable and unsafe for other drivers. I’ve noticed that some of these conversions are also difficult to look at during the day as well.

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Fatigue a factor in as many as 20 percent of car crashes, says US study

By on Apr 17, 2013 in Road Safety

“A finding that surprised people is the prevalence of fatigue during the day. We found significantly more crashes/near crashes due to fatigue during the day than at night”

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State Farm, safety organization establish National Teen Driver Safety Week

By on Apr 10, 2013 in Auto & Trucking, Company News, Road Safety

State Farm agents from across Canada will host teen driving safety events from October 18-26, 2013, to bring attention to this epidemic and help establish a National Teen Driver Safety Week

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U.S. insurer’s in-car technology blocks calls, texts, emails and other smartphone apps

By on Apr 09, 2013 in Auto & Trucking, International Insurance, Road Safety, Software & Technology

Using non-pairing Bluetooth technology from Cellcontrol, the device is engaged when a car is in motion and limits mobile device activity during that time

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Nuisance lights

By on Apr 09, 2013 in Road Safety

Have you been blinded by the light emitted by newer LED advertising signs?

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The top 10 driving distractions involved in fatal car crashes in the U.S.

By on Apr 08, 2013 in International Insurance, Road Safety

Police listed the majority of drivers who were distracted as “generally distracted” or “lost in thought.”

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Distracted driving linked to one-quarter of road fatalities in Manitoba

By on Apr 03, 2013 in Auto & Trucking, Canadian Insurance, Road Safety

Manitoba’s public auto insurer has launched its first-ever awareness campaign aimed at educating drivers about the dangers of being distracted while driving

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Regular exercise may help older drivers stay safe on the roads

By on Apr 03, 2013 in Auto & Trucking, Health, Road Safety

“Driving can be essential to older adults’ sense of independence and autonomy. We encourage drivers to consider exercise as one way to stay safe on the road over a lifetime.”

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Skateboarders in Traffic

By on Apr 02, 2013 in Road Safety

Whether by oversight or design, our Motor Vehicle Act has chosen not to regulate skateboarders or roller skaters / bladers at all

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Jonas Eliasson on How to Solve Traffic Congestion

By on Mar 26, 2013 in Road Safety

Jonas Eliasson is dedicated to researching transportation flow, analyzing how people think about their commutes and what can influence their travel decisions

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ICBC invested $8 million on road safety projects, studies in 2012

By on Mar 21, 2013 in Company News, Road Safety

“We’ll continue to invest in road safety initiatives that help us reduce claims costs to keep rates as low as possible for our customers,” said ICBC’s John Dickinson

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Crash Tests: Deadly Semi Trailer Under-ride

By on Mar 21, 2013 in Auto & Trucking, Featured, Road Safety

When a car hits only a portion of a semi trailer’s rear guard, deadly under-ride can result.

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