Pothole Alert: Spike in Pothole Damage Claims in Manitoba
Manitoba Public Insurance (MPI) has seen a significant surge in pothole damage claims in Manitoba so far in 2024. This article highlights the rise in claims and provides information on how residents can report potholes to help address the issue. MPI has received a total of 249 claims related to pothole damage since the beginning […]
Automatic Emergency Braking (AEB) Systems: Understanding Limitations and Enhancing Safety
Reverse Automatic Emergency Braking (AEB) systems are designed to enhance safety while backing up, but recent testing conducted by the American Automobile Association (AAA) reveals that they are not foolproof. This article provides an overview of the test findings and offers recommendations for drivers to maximize their safety awareness. How Does Automatic Emergency Braking Work? […]
Toyota Canada Recalls 28,000 Vehicles Over Transmission Flaw: Wheels May Continue to Move While Vehicle in Neutral
In late February, Toyota Canada issued a recall for approximately 28,000 vehicles due to a transmission flaw. This flaw poses a potential safety risk as it may cause the wheels to continue moving even when the vehicle is in neutral. As a responsible automaker, Toyota is taking swift action to address this issue and ensure […]
Provincial Government Considers Increasing Ontario Collision Reporting Threshold
In a move that could have significant implications for car accident reporting in Ontario, the provincial government is currently considering increasing the Ontario collision reporting threshold for car accidents. This potential change has sparked discussions and debates among various stakeholders, including insurance companies, legal professionals, and road safety advocates. In this article, we will explore […]
Damaged Windshields: What You Need to Know
Damaged windshields are a common occurrence in everyday driving, they are usually caused by flying rocks or debris and can result in small chips or large cracks. Because a small crack or chip is usually deemed insignificant by drivers, they more often than not put off getting the damage repaired. This can ultimately lead to […]
Who Cleans A Car Accident Site?
The site of a car accident is typically left littered with debris such as shattered glass or pieces of metal from the broken and damaged cars. Commonly, the major pieces from the collision will be taken by towing services, but have you ever wondered who cleans up the remaining debris that is left on the […]
Safe Roads, Safe Homes: Back-to-School Road Safety
The 2020 school year is upon us, and while our homes might be quieter with our kids in the classroom (in-person or virtual), the roads have increased in volume with more commuters, school busses and pedestrians. The spring and summer months saw a more relaxed driving experience due to most people staying home from school, […]
Encountering Animals on the Road
There are many instances where drivers will encounter animals on the road, whether they see it coming or not its best to know what steps to take when an animal darts out in front of your vehicle. From domestic, to farm, to wild animals it’s likely that every driver will encounter an animal on the […]
Empty Emergency
For the first time in my 18 years of driving, I completely ran out of gas. I called a family member to help me out but in the meantime I was stuck on the side of a highway. It was only a 2 lane highway but it did have a speed limit of 80 km/h, […]
Nighttime Nightmare
I live in the country where there are no street lights and visibility is low when driving at night. Earlier this summer I was driving down a back road around 10pm when out of nowhere there was parked black car in the middle of the road right in front of me. I had to slam […]