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The Winnipeg Free Press Weekly Safety Column provides tips on a variety of driver safety issues. This archive of safety columns is reproduced here for your convenience. Newer tips are available here.

Auto Theft
	Don't let vehicle theft steal your holiday fun	3-Dec-09
	Theft-proof now and save	12-Jan-06
	Theft-proof your vehicle	30-Jun-05
	Warn off thieves with window stickers!	27-Nov-08
Driver Distractions
	Cellular phones: Don't dial up distraction	9-Feb-06
	Driven to distraction?	30-Sep-04
	Scan—don't stare	9-Mar-06
Driving Emergencies
	Are you ready for winter's worst?	20-Nov-08
	Blowouts: Keep cool in hot situations	23-Jul-09
	Collisions: prepare for the worst	4-Nov-04
	Deep snow: getting out safely	22-Dec-05
	Floods: 3 tips to prepare your vehicles	2-Apr-09
	Get back on the road safely	16-Jun-05
	Little 'bumps' are still collisions	4-May-06
	What to do when you hear sirens	10-Mar-05
	When brakes or headlights fail	3-Feb-05
	When Traffic Lights Malfunction	14-Apr-05
Driving Responsibily
	Are you still a safe driver?	8-Feb-07
	Driving etiquette promotes road safety	19-Jun-08
	For 2011, resolve to drive safely	30-Dec-10
	Get the lead out—of your foot	20-Jul-06
	Grey Cup Week	22-Nov-07
	Holiday Mocktails (non-alcoholic)	8-Dec-05
	How to yield - the rules revealed	21-Apr-05
	Keep rage off our roads	16-Mar-06
	Not so fast	7-Oct-04
	Operation Red Nose: Holiday Quiz	26-Nov-09
	Reduce Idling to Drive Safe and $ave	13-Oct-09
	Saving fuel saves lives	18-Jun-09
	Scoot on over to a safety class	21-May-09
	Scooter safety: What you need to know	13-Apr-06
	Sober second thoughts about drugs and driving	16-Dec-10
	Speeding is risky year-round	7-May-09
	Think and drive defensively	7-Apr-05
	Warm holiday wishes to you from Manitoba Public Insurance	23-Dec-09
	Your New Year's Resolution: Choose to be a role model for others	23-Dec-09
	Use caution this holiday weekend	14-May-09
Highway Driving
	Be alert to the dangeres of highway hypnosis	1-Mar-07
	Co-operation key to safe highway merging	13-Aug-09
	Gravel Roads present driving challenges	30-Jul-09
	Prepare before you hit the open road	7-Jul-05
	You're driving in wildlife country	15-Oct-09
Off-Road Vehicles
	Rules, common sense for off-road vehicle safety	26-Oct-06
	Safe snowmobiling	2-Feb-06
	Snowmobile near roadways with care	12-Feb-09
Parking
	Backing in makes parking lots safer	15-Sep-05
	Backing into danger - Kids main victims of blind zones	16-Feb-06
	Basics of backing up: slow and cautious approach keeps it safe	20-Apr-06
	Drive defensively in parking lots	11-Dec-08
	Practice makes parking perfect	24-Feb-05
Poor Driving Conditions
	Black ice: danger you don't see	23-Nov-06
	Braking in the rain	22-Sep-05
	Drive for road conditions	10-Feb-05
	Driving on bridges requires more care	18-Jan-07
	Driving on narrow streets	23-Dec-04
	Hydroplaning casued by speed, water and wear	23-Jun-05
	Potholes: unpleasant surprises	3-Apr-08
	Road dangers rise on holiday weekends	3-Aug-06
	Spring driving has challenges	27-Mar-08
	Tall snowbanks can be a hazard	15-Jan-09
	Time for a winter adjustment	25-Nov-04
	Time to do the groundwork for safe winter driving	10-Dec-09
Schools/Kids
	Back to school: time for extra care	10-Sep-09
	It's time to honour school patrols	11-May-06
	Keeping school zones safe	27-Oct-05
	Play it safe near schools	8-Sep-05
	You can help make it a Safe Halloween	29-Oct-09
Sharing the Road
	Autumn driving and motorcyclists	6-Oct-05
	Cycling should be fun, not dangerous	26-May-05
	Determining right-of-way can be tricky	6-Aug-09
	Even when stopped, create a buffer zone	15-Mar-07
	Four seconds for safety	15-Feb-07
	Motorists and motorcyclists share responsibility for each others' safety	6-May-10
	Safe cycling	23-Apr-09
	Shift to neutral for shorter stops	22-Feb-07
	Trucks deserve respect: Give them some space	27-Apr-06
	Use caution at railway crossings	4-Jun-09
	Use crosswalks safely	25-May-06
	Use good judgment to pass safely	9-Apr-09
	Watch for road work ahead	14-Jul-05
	Watch for wildlife during active season	12-Oct-06
Stopping/Starting
	Four-way stops hold extra challenge	29-Sep-05
	Stop, and think: Stopping wisely a key to going safely	19-Feb-09
Turning
	Don't let tricky intersections fool you	20-Oct-05
	Roundabouts	12-Mar-09
	Signal clearly: do a good turn	25-Aug-05
	Stay to the left to be in the right	6-Jul-06
	Turning left from Broadway	18-Aug-05
	Turning: 10 lesser-known facts	11-Sep-08
	Turn safely onto divided roads: Left turns require full attention	6-Apr-06
Vehicle Equipment
	Airbags and children	26-Feb-09
	Airbags and headrests	3-Mar-05
	Check tires when mercury drops	30-Dec-04
	Early Warning Systems	3-May-07
	Keep vehicle in shape - for safety and the environment	27-Aug-09
	"Road-ready" checklist will help you get there safely this holiday season	17-Dec-09
	Seatbelts by the numbers	14-Oct-04
	Seat belts: develop good habits	8-Oct-09
	Sit right for safety	20-Jan-05
	Stomp, stay and steer with ABS	18-Nov-04
	Use your headrest to save your neck	1-Feb-07
	Vehicle equipment: be prepared for anything	16-Jul-09
	Winter tires improve control	15-Dec-05
Visibility
	Headlights have limits	4-Jan-07
	Headlights: a clearer view to safety	5-Nov-09
	Help other drivers see you	30-Mar-06
	Less daylight means driving gets tougher	13-Nov-08
	Night Driving: use extra caution	5-Jan-06
	See, and be seen	11-Jan-07

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