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Feature Article In this month's feature, the 5th of Thinking Driver's Five Fundamentals, Control with Finesse, is discussed. There is only one fundamental goal in vehicle control for performance and racing, fuel economy and reduced wear and tear or enhanced safety. That goal is: drive with smoothness and finesse. I…

Feature Article In this month's feature, Spencer McDonald discusses the importance of managing the risks in traffic. Do you buy lottery tickets? I do. Our chances of winning big are really quite slim and yet every month we still buy those tickets in hope of getting lucky. As they say;…

Feature Article In this month's feature, Spencer McDonald discusses the importance of managing your space in traffic. We used to play a video game called Space Invaders where you had to destroy little spaceships as they appeared on the screen. While it pales in comparison to today's games, it was…

Thank you to all who entered our 'Thinking Driver's President - Flagrant Safety Violation' contest that we had running last month with the Tailgate Topics & Tips #26 - Back to School video. Congratulations to: Christine Plomb, Allteck Line Contractors Inc. (Saskatoon, SK) Ben Bunce (Kennesaw, GA) Rich Hildebrand, Saskatchewan…

Thank you to everyone who visited the Thinking Driver booth at the recent BC Municipal Occupational Health & Safety Conference, held in Victoria, BC. Congratulations to our draw winners who will be receiving a copy of Thinking Driver’s ‘Winter Driving Fundamental’ DVD. Dave Cochran, The City of Calgary Ken Glubish, The…

  NEWS FLASH - Thinking Driver President Caught Red Handed in Flagrant Safety Violation! It has come to this reporter's attention that in the production of Thinking Driver's Tailgate Topics & Tips Video - Back to School, Spencer McDonald, President of Thinking Driver, was caught on video tape committing a…

Good training is a key element, but only part of the puzzle for vehicle safety. Employers with vehicle fleets or employees who drive are aware (or should be) that the greatest probability of an injury incident is going to be vehicle or driving related. Many organizations have therefore, incorporated driver…

I'm a liar. There, I said it. I lie. I lie sometimes when I'm in a social situation and my line of work is questioned. If I know I'll never see these folks again, I might just tell them that I'm a painter. "I paint houses" I might say. Now,…

Thinking Driver will be at the following events! Association of School Transportation Services BC (ASTSBC) Conference - July 8 - 11, 2013 at the Sheraton Vancouver Airport Hotel, Richmond, BC (more information) Canadian Society of Safety Engineering (CSSE) Professional Development Conference - September 15 - 18, 2013 at the Fairmont…

Spencer McDonald, President of Thinking Driver - Upcoming Speaking Engagements Canadian Society of Safety Engineering (CSSE) Professional Development Conference - '8 Critical Elements of a Successful Driver Safety Program' - Tuesday, September 17, 2013 at 2:30 pm - Fairmount the Queen Elizabeth Hotel, Montreal, QC (more information)