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The Winnipeg Free Press Weekly Safety Column provides tips on a variety of driver safety issues. The content of these safety columns is reproduced here for your convenience. Check back weekly for new tips, or check out previous driving tips.

     Auto Theft
  Put thieves on ice and enjoy the season   2-Dec-10  
  Don't let vehicle theft steal your holiday fun   3-Dec-09  
     Driver Distractions
  Don't get distracted by your cellphone   21-Jul-11  
  Driving distractions: stay in control   17-Mar-11  
  Drowsy driving can lead to a rude awakening   7-Oct-10  
  Now it's the law: no using cellphones while driving   15-Jul-10  
     Driving Emergencies
  Blowouts: Keep cool in hot situations   23-Jul-09  
  Fender Benders: What to do   28-Jan-10  
  Floods: 3 tips to prepare your vehicles   2-Apr-09  
  Screech. Crunch. What now?   20-Jan-11  
  How to get rid of the skid   13-Jan-11  
  Tips to help you regain control   14-Jan-10  
  You're in a collision. What do you do?   17-Nov-11  
     Driving Responsibily
  Asleep at the wheel   4-Aug-11  
  Avoid driving hazards on gravel roads   19-Jan-12  
  Avoid the phone. Avoid the crash.   09-Feb-12  
  Drive cautiously near intersections   02-Feb-12  
  Drive safe and enjoy the long weekend   30-Jun-11  
  Drive safe this holiday weekend   1-Sep-11  
  Drive safe this holiday season   22-Dec-11  
  Driving like it's July? You're just spinning your wheels.   18-Nov-10  
  Don't drive drugged   01-Dec-11  
  EcoDriver   30-Mar-10  
  For a safe ride home, call Operation Red Nose   24-Nov-11  
  Get home safe from grad   26-May-11  
  Gravel Roads   11-Aug-11  
  How's your driving?   12-May-11  
  Impaired driving   5-May-11  
  Keep a safe following distance   26-Jan-12  
  Keep driving sober and reap the rewards   25-Nov-10  
  May long weekend: drive safe, get home safe   19-May-11  
  Operation Red Nose: Holiday Quiz   26-Nov-09  
  Pass tow trucks with caution   29-Sept-11  
  Prepare for winter driving   08-Dec-11  
  Put seatbelt on   13-Oct-11  
  Reduce Idling to Drive Safe and $ave   13-Oct-09  
  Resolve to be a safe driver   29-Dec-11  
  Road dangers rise on holiday weekend   28-Jul-11  
  Saving fuel saves lives   18-Jun-09  
  Scoot on over to a safety class   21-May-09  
  Share the joys of the season, safely   23-Dec-10  
  Slow down. Stay safe.   05-Jan-12  
  Slow down for road construction   18-Aug-11  
  Speeding is risky year-round   7-May-09  
  Speeding puts us all at risk   8-Jul-10  
  Stay alert on Thanksgiving weekend   6-Oct-11  
  Tow Safely   7-Jul-11  
  Towing Safety   5-Aug-10  
  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
  Co-operation key to safe highway merging   13-Aug-09  
  Gravel Roads present driving challenges   30-Jul-09  
  Gravel Roads present driving hazards   24-Jun-10  
  Steer clear of wild animals   20-Oct-11  
  You're driving in wildlife country   15-Oct-09  
     Off-Road Vehicles
  Going out on an ATV? Ride smart, ride safe   12-Aug-10  
  Ride smart and stay safe on your off-road vehicle   14-Jul-11  
  Snowmobile near roadways with care   12-Feb-09  
  Snowmobile safety   12-Jan-12  
  Snowmobilers: avoid breaking the ice   9-Dec-10  
  Snowmobilers: slow down and stay on track   27-Jan-11  
     Parking
  Parallel Parking   18-Feb-10  
     Poor Driving Conditions
  Are you ready for an emergency?   15-Dec-11  
  Changing conditions   7-Apr-11  
  Crossing a slippery bridge when you come to it   12-Nov-10  
  Tall snowbanks can be a hazard   15-Jan-09  
  Time to do the groundwork for safe winter driving   10-Dec-09  
  Step up to the challenge of winter driving   6-Jan-11  
  Winter's here: Drive with care   21-Jan-10  
  Winter's on the way. Is your vehicle ready?   10-Nov-11  
     Schools/Kids
  A driver's grab bag of Halloween tips   28-Oct-10  
  Back to school   8-Sep-11  
  Bike to school   22-Sept-11  
  Back to school: time for extra care   10-Sep-09  
  Make it a safe and happy Halloween   27-Oct-11  
  You can help make it a Safe Halloween   29-Oct-09  
  Slow down in school zones   15-Sep-11  
     Sharing the Road
  Bike to Work Day   7-Jun-10  
  Changes to Winnipeg streets help both cyclists and drivers   22-Jul-10  
  Determining right-of-way can be tricky  

6-Aug-09

 
  Funeral Processions   18-Mar-10  
  Help lifesavers do their jobs   24-Feb-11  
  Keeping pedestrians safe is a two-way street   2-Jun-11  
  Looking to cross safely? Find a crosswalk   23-Sep-10  
  Motorcycling requires special skills   28-Apr-11  
  Motorists and motorcyclists share responsibility   6-May-10  
  Safe cycling   23-Apr-09  
  Sharing the road with farm equipment   25-Aug-11  
  Sharing the road with trucks   23-Jun-11  
  Sharing the Road: Diamond Lanes   27-May-10  
  Sharing the road: Diamond Lanes   3-Jun-10  
  Stay safe when cycling   16-Jun-11  
  Summer Safety: Sharing the road with cyclists   15-Apr-10  
  Use caution at railway crossings   4-Jun-09  
  Transport trucks and passenger vehicles: sharing the road   8-Apr-10  
  Use good judgment to pass safely   9-Apr-09  
  Use good judgment to pass safely   14-Apr-11  
  Watch and listen for emergency vehicles   3-Nov-11  
  Watch for wild critters crossing   14-Oct-10  
     Stopping/Starting
  Stop, and think: Stopping wisely a key to going safely  

19-Feb-09

 

     Turning

  Boost your intersection IQ  

3-Feb-11

 
  Roundabouts   12-Mar-09  
  Traffic circles   17-Feb-11  
     Vehicle Equipment
  Airbag Safety   31-Mar-11  
  Airbags and children   26-Feb-09  
  Drive Smart and Save Fuel   21-Apr-11  
  Helmets can save lives   29-Jun-10  
  Keep vehicle in shape - for safety and the environment   27-Aug-09  
  Occupant Safety   3-Mar-11  
  Prepare your car wisely for winter   21-Oct-10  
  Protecting your precious cargo   16-Sep-10  
  "Road-ready" checklist will help you get there safely this holiday season   17-Dec-09  
  Seat belts: develop good habits   8-Oct-09  
  Seatbelts save lives   22-Apr-10  
  Secure your precious cargo   24-Mar-11  
  The best way to warm up your car is to drive it   7-Jan-10  
  Vehicle equipment: be prepared for anything   16-Jul-09  
     Visibility
  Daylight Saving Time: Stay Alert   10-Mar-11  
  Headlights: a clearer view to safety   5-Nov-09  
  Keep safe driving in sight   4-Nov-10  

 

 


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