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Road Safety Newsletter
With the increase in the number of drivers using Canadian roads, there is an urgent need to promote, support, and enforce safe driving practices.
Are You an Agressive Driver (pdf)
Take the Driver Stress Profile to measure your hostility on the road.
Cell Phones and Driving Don't Mix
Chances are, if you're engaged in a conversation you're not giving driving the 100% of your attention that it requires.
Booster Seat Requirements (pdf)
The Ontario Ministry of Transportation provides the following requirements when securing a child in a vehicle.
Drivers, Your Attention Please
Nearly 8 out of 10 crashes involve some form of driver inattention within three seconds before the collision.
Is it Time to Hang up the Keys?
Determining when to “hang up the keys” involves assessing both the physical and mental capacity of the person.
Pedestrian Safety – Our Shared Responsibility
Even one vehicle-pedestrian collision is too many. We all have a role to play in reducing these preventable injuries. Here is a list of helpful tips for pedestrians and motorists.
Seat Belt Safety for All Ages
Read on to learn how to properly secure your child and yourself when using a car seat restraint or seat belt.
Winter driving tips from DCTI
Travel during the winter can be dangerous during the best of times. Here are some tips that you and your loved ones can use to arrive safely.
Bicycle safety (ppt)
Whatever gets you pedaling, it’s important to protect yourself and others you encounter when cycling on roads or trails.
Safety on Wheels
To reduce the risk involved in cycling activities, make sure you and your children follow these safety tips.
last modified 2008-10-03