Older Drivers
New Tip Sheet - 2021
Driving, although not the sole mean of transportation, gives seniors independence and flexibility. Despite some health changes as we grow older, safety for ourselves and others is a priority on the road. As a sub-committee, we stay ahead of new developments and topics such as technology, the highway traffic act, Ministry of Transportation initiatives, and […]
Read MoreInformation from the Insurance Bureau of Canada There is no increased premium for anyone who is of an older age. Insurance companies usually only pull reports on an insured every 5 years but may pull the reports for a person of a certain age every year instead, as older adults might be more prone to […]
Read MoreEffective July 1st 2021, the Ministry of Transportation will be implementing several amendments to the Highway Traffic Act with respect to stunt driving and street racing in Ontario. Specifically, drivers charged with stunt driving will now face a 14-day motor vehicle impoundment (currently seven days). Further, drivers found to be speeding in excess of 40 km/h or […]
Read MoreThe Future is Now is a series of short articles that intend to help drivers understand the new technologies available in cars, how these functionalities are intended to work, and how to safely use them.
Read MoreStop behind the yield line Make eye contact to ensure pedestrian sees you Wait until pedestrian completely crosses road before proceeding Monthly driving tips are brought to you by the Older Driver Sub-committee.
Read MoreA driving tip brought to you by the COA’s Older Driver Sub-committee Below are some tips from the toolkit and the Winter driving tips for Ontario drivers. Before you leave Check the weather forecast. If it looks bad, delay your trip if you can Visit Ontario511 to find out where plows are on provincial highways Use Ontario […]
Read MoreAre You Truck Aware? In the past few years, the road safety record of heavy trucks has improved in Ontario. Despite this fact, in 2017, one in five road fatalities were the result of a crash involving a large truck. 2017 data also reveals that 73% of the time large truck drivers were found to […]
Read More2020 recipient of the Margaret Griffiths Award Soon after attending a Council on Aging seminar titled Shifting Gears, organized by the Ottawa Seniors Transportation Committee (OSTC) in 2014, Louise joined this active volunteer committee. OSTC was divided into several sub-committees that represented different areas of interest to Ottawa seniors including; Rural Transportation, Public Transit, Hospital […]
Read MoreTraffic and pedestrians must yield to public transit vehicles at a transit priority signal. The round signal is on top of a regular traffic signal and shows a white vertical bar on a dark background. This allows transit vehicles to go through, turn right or left, while all conflicting traffic faces a red light. Monthly […]
Read MoreWatch for black ice at temperatures between + 4C and – 4C, where the road surface ahead looks black and shiny. It is often found on shaded areas of the road, bridges and overpasses long after the sun has come out. Monthly driving tips are brought to you by the Older Driver Sub-committee.
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