Yearly Archives: 2013
By Steve Wallace, Times Colonist,Sept 25th 2013 I was getting my shoes shined between flights at the airport in Chicago. The guy next to me asked where I lived. I told him I lived in Victoria. His immediate response was… Read More…
By Steve Wallace, Times Colonist,Sept 18th 2013 Here are some examples of my own unique professional driving pattern, and why I use it. I like one-way streets and travel on them whenever possible. They are safer than two-way streets for… Read More…
By Steve Wallace, Times Colonist, May 31st 2013 Most drivers have no idea how far it takes to stop their vehicle in an emergency. Drivers who consistently exceed the posted speed limit are particularly at risk for a significant and… Read More…
Road markings are often confusing not only to new drivers, but also many experienced drivers as well. Here is a refresher-reminder of their meaning. Yellow Lines on Road Meaning Yellow centre road lines separate opposite flows of vehicular traffic. Single… Read More…
By Steve Wallace, Times Colonist, September 4th 2013 One of the best drivers I ever taught was a 16-year-old ranch hand named Donald. He was the only son and the youngest of six children. His mother and five sisters had… Read More…
By Steve Wallace, Times Colonist, August 27th 2013 I attended the recent B.C. Senior Games in Kamloops as a competitor. The drive there and back was an experience indeed. The first strange occurrence happened in Surrey, when a driver in… Read More…
By Steve Wallace, Times Colonist, August 21st 2013 Several readers have asked me to clarify the meaning of a legal crosswalk and a driver’s responsibility. Some crosswalks are marked with solid or intermittent lines. Pedestrians within the lines, crossing legally,… Read More…
By Steve Wallace, Times Colonist, August 14th 2013 Traffic lights are often misunderstood. Here is a quick reminder of their intent. A solid-red traffic light with an accompanying white “I” symbol gives transit-bus drivers priority passage, allowing them to proceed… Read More…
By Steve Wallace, Times Colonist, June 7th 2013 Every person who rides a horse, whether in rural, urban or controlled areas, appreciates the courtesy afforded them by the typical motorist. The problems that develop between vehicle drivers and those using… Read More…
By Steve Wallace, Times Colonist, July 9th 2013 The 10 Commandments of Driving: 1. Thou shalt not drive without a licence. What if I told you that one in 50 vehicles you met on the roads of our province was… Read More…
