Road to Recovery: Tackling Driver Anxiety
Having trouble getting back into a car after being in a crash? You're not alone. You've been faced with a traumatic event and you're trying to deal with the emotional and physical consequences.
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Are You Fit To Drive?
Most drivers don’t even think about whether they’re mentally and physically capable of driving. But driving does require a level of ‘fitness’ to be safe on the road.
Driver's Medical Exam
Do you have to do it? Across most of North America there’s some process for ensuring people are medically fit to drive. If you’ve been told to do a driver’s medical exam...
The Christmas Rush
You’re late for a Christmas party, or maybe trying to get home for a family dinner, or maybe leaving a busy mall… your body becomes tense, you start to feel stressed and anxious.
Cannabis and Driving
Think you drive better when you’re stoned - you’re kidding yourself! With the legalization of marijuana in Canada many people are wondering about the effects marijuana has on driving.
Driving after a Concussion
If you’ve suffered a concussion, you know just how much the injury has impacted your life. Unfortunately, driving is no exception.
Dangerous drivers: How do you talk to someone about their bad driving?
Being responsible for your own driving is one thing, but what about someone else’s? If you’re concerned about someone’s driving, how do you bring it up?
Driving in the Workplace
Did you know in BC, motor vehicle crashes are the number one cause of death in the workplace? That’s a daunting fact for those who drive for work.
Planning Down the Road: How aging can affect driving and what to do about it
You’ve been driving for years! You’re probably one of the most experienced people on the road… but there’s no denying it, aging can affect our ability to drive safely.
Road to Recovery: Getting help for PTSD
Last month we talked about just how common Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder is after being in a motor vehicle crash. But what’s next if you’re now head on with these symptoms?
Road to Recovery: How to identify and deal with PTSD after a vehicle crash
When you hear about Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder, usually your first thought will go straight to a warzone. But did you know the number one cause of PTSD is actually motor vehicle crashes?