With year-end festivities imminent in British Columbia, many people focus on fun and push safety to the back burner. Unfortunately, one person’s disregard for safety could cause another one’s death. For example, if an individual chooses to share a friend’s cannabis at a house party and then drives home. Cannabis users may not realize that … Continue reading “Drivers impaired for hours after inhaling cannabis”

Aging affects not only hearing and vision deterioration but also cognitive abilities. It happens over time, and drivers might not even be aware that they are risking their own and other people’s lives. There comes a time for older people to face that they can no longer operate their vehicles safely. Older British Columbia drivers … Continue reading “Diminished cognitive and physical abilities in older drivers”

According to the Traffic Injury Research Foundation (TIRF), young drivers in British Columbia are defined as teens aged 15 to 19 and young adults aged 20 to 24. The risks of a young driver being involved in a crash include lifestyle, social and biological factors. With the imminent opening of the border that will allow vaccinated Canadians … Continue reading “Most likely reasons for car accidents involving young drivers”

In April 2018, 16 young hockey players lost their lives after the bus they were in was struck by a semi-trailer with an inexperienced driver who disregarded the stop sign in an intersection. The surviving family members of the deceased players have since advocated for stricter laws to ensure truck operators receive adequate training before taking to … Continue reading “How many lives will new British Columbia truck driving law save?”

Traffic volumes will increase following the lifted border restrictions that made it possible for vaccinated people from the United States to make road trips to British Columbia and other Canadian provinces and territories. With more vehicles on the roads, distractions could cause car accidents in the blink of an eye, often with devastating consequences.  Contrary to popular belief, … Continue reading “Distracted driving increases risk of cross-border personal injury”

Although using cannabis is not a crime in British Columbia, driving after using it is a crime. It could have devastating consequences when cannabis-impaired drivers take to the roads. Tetrahydrocannabinol (THC), the active ingredient, affects drivers in different ways. It moves through the body and into the brain, affecting the parts of the brain vital for … Continue reading “Cannabis effects compromise safe driving for over 5 hours”

According to the Canadian Council of Motor Transport Administrators and the Canadian Trucking Association, fatigue is one of the four primary causes of vehicle accidents across Canada. The other three deadly driving habits are speeding, impairment and distractions. These authorities report that one in five crash fatalities involve fatigued drivers.  Fatigue affects people in two … Continue reading “What are the main contributors to fatigued driving?”

Cycling season is here, and the Canadian Automobile Association recently took steps to limit accidents between vehicles and bicycles. CAA launched a public education program in British Columbia and across the country. The goal of the campaign is to get motorists and cyclists to consider each other and safely share the roads.  CAA notes that almost all motorists … Continue reading “Respect for each other could reduce car vs. bicycle accidents”

Age is one thing that cannot be avoided, not if it means remaining alive. The only thing drivers can do is become familiar with the physical and mental changes and take the necessary steps to continue the safe operation of their vehicles. In most cases, these changes happen slowly, often not noticed until they already pose … Continue reading “Age-related changes reduce safe-driving abilities”

The British Columbia Automobile Association (BCAA) reported the findings of a distracted driving survey. Analysis of the survey indicated British Columbia drivers agree that it is dangerous to use a cellphone while driving. However, they fail to recognize the danger caused by many of the other activities that distract them.  Reportedly, over 25% of all fatal car … Continue reading “BCAA survey shows drivers confuse distractions with multitasking”