The Council on Aging of Ottawa

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coa@coaottawa.ca | (613) 789-3577
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Transportation News

Driving Tip of the Month #3 Yield to Cyclists
Yield to cyclists. You’ve seen these signs on roads with bike lanes or cycle tracks. When you’re turning right on to a road, make sure to check your blind spots for cyclists. Do you know your...
Driving Tip of the Month #2 Checking your car fit
Join us at a CarFit event to see how you can better fit in your vehicle. For the air bag to properly protect you in a crash, you should be at least 10 inches away from the steering wheel.  Next time you’re...
Driving Tip of the Month #1 Blind Spots
Make sure to check your mirrors and blind spots frequently, especially before changing lanes or turning – a motorcycle, bicycle and pedestrian are small enough to be entirely hidden within your blind spot. This...
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