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John Ducker: How to stay safe near downed power lines

John Ducker: How to stay safe near downed power lines

If you’re driving in a storm and power lines fall on or near your vehicle, stay put and call for help
Edmunds Top Rated Awards for 2024 are out

Edmunds Top Rated Awards for 2024 are out

Every year Edmunds’ experts put their heads together to determine the best new vehicles on sale.
John Ducker: Why winter tires are important when it's below 7C

John Ducker: Why winter tires are important when it's below 7C

As temperatures drop, rubber in summer or all season tires hardens, becoming more inflexible and killing traction — the thing you want most in poor road conditions.
Opinion: Railing against poor driving etiquette in Squamish and beyond

Opinion: Railing against poor driving etiquette in Squamish and beyond

Squamish, British Columbia, all of Canada: Let’s talk about the quality of driving. I’ve lived in Canada since 2018, and I’ve always been amazed by the high insurance rates when it comes to insuring a vehicle and the poor reputation of drivers.
John Ducker: Holistic approach needed to make roads safer for pedestrians

John Ducker: Holistic approach needed to make roads safer for pedestrians

Distracted drivers and walkers, poor urban design, larger vehicles all contributing to increase in deaths
John Ducker: Steer your driving away from pet peeves

John Ducker: Steer your driving away from pet peeves

Tailgating, dazzling headlights and mufflers cause annoyance among motorists
John Ducker: Numbers demonstrate the risks of impaired driving

John Ducker: Numbers demonstrate the risks of impaired driving

A by-the-numbers perspective on why we need to keep drinking and drugged drivers off our roads.
John Ducker: Upselling features: The good, the bad and the silly

John Ducker: Upselling features: The good, the bad and the silly

Here’s my view on vehicle options, past and present, that were booms or busts
John Ducker: Safe parking is an essential skill

John Ducker: Safe parking is an essential skill

Why is parking a regular car so difficult for so many people?
John Ducker: Recalls prove auto safety isn't guaranteed

John Ducker: Recalls prove auto safety isn't guaranteed

Auto manufacturers have a long history of faulty vehicles.