Just when you thought it was safe to get back on the road, Park Insurance is here with yet another set of driver distractions that you need to be aware of. We know, you didn't think it was possible given that we've delivered a comprehensive accounting of common driver...
Distracted Driving
Pedestrian Safety Awareness Tips for Drivers this Autumn / Winter
October may have been Pedestrian Safety Awareness month in BC, but it is important to keep the campaign on your periphery all autumn and winter, especially if you're a driver. ICBC studies show that 43 per cent of all crashes with pedestrians happen between October...
Safe Driving Tips for Teenage Drivers that Parents Need to Know About
It's National Teen Driver Safety Week (October 15-21 2017) in Canada, and it could not come at a more appropriate time. The autumn season presents a whole new set of challenges for teenage drivers and they need to be more mindful of their actions on the road. And...
How to Stop Your Kid from Texting and Driving
British Columbia's Attorney General, David Eby, directed ICBC to study the feasibility of offering insurance discounts to drivers who agree to technological methods to disable their smartphones while driving. This measure is being considered to help prevent the...
Distracted Driving in BC – What You Need to Know Before Hitting the Road
Distracted driving continues to be a major problem for Canada. On the east coast, Ontario is reporting that distracted driving is the leading cause of road deaths for the fourth consecutive year. News on the west coast is no different. To date, distracted driving...
Unanticipated Driver Distractions to be Aware of While on the Road
A recent, somewhat jarring TV ad campaign about the consequences of distracted driving began its run this month in Canada. Focused on the texting-while-driving epidemic, the campaign serves as a reminder to put the phone down while behind the wheel. However, not all...