Articles, expert auto advice and columns from Ian Law | Wheels.ca

Articles, expert auto advice and columns from Ian Law | Wheels.ca

Law, Ian

ianlaw@carcontrolschool.com

Jan 17, 2012 -

8 common winter driving mistakes

Jan 09, 2012 -

Can you get a ticket for not clearing snow off your car?

Jan 06, 2012 -

Many still don’t know how to drive in winter

Dec 28, 2011 -

Victory was worth the wait

Dec 22, 2011 -

When off-ramp cheaters cross the line

Dec 16, 2011 -

All I want for Christmas is a politican’s ear

Dec 07, 2011 -

Do we really need Facebook and Twitter in the car?

Nov 30, 2011 -

Is Brockville really the safest place to drive? Not so fast

Nov 24, 2011 -

Is the roundabout the solution to our traffic woes?

Nov 22, 2011 -

U-turn at an intersection always a dangerous proposition

Nov 21, 2011 -

ABS brakes can add to stopping distances

Nov 15, 2011 -

Here’s how drivers and cyclists can help each other

Nov 11, 2011 -

Caught between a truck and a hard place

Nov 09, 2011 -

Why it pays to brake slowly

Nov 07, 2011 -

Here’s what you shouldn’t do with your car horn

Nov 07, 2011 -

Setting the record straight: Does all-wheel drive actually help in winter driving?

Nov 04, 2011 -

Driving techniques must change with arrival of winter

Oct 31, 2011 -

Tips on driving when the sun’s blindingly bright

Oct 27, 2011 -

Start getting ready for winter driving

Oct 24, 2011 -

Law: There never was a ‘war on the car’ in Toronto

Oct 21, 2011 -

Bring on red light cameras!

Oct 14, 2011 -

Will speed limiters on cars help save lives? Nope

Oct 13, 2011 -

A poor driver is a poor driver, period.

Sep 28, 2011 -

Here’s what not to do when towing a trailer

Sep 22, 2011 -

As the leaves fall, you should be changing your driving habits

Sep 20, 2011 -

The big problem with rush-hour traffic

Sep 16, 2011 -

Time to lower the boom on distracted motorists

Sep 14, 2011 -

Can driving simulators ever replace the real thing?

Sep 12, 2011 -

Flashy billboards along Gardiner the biggest distraction of all?

Sep 06, 2011 -

Whatever happened to respect for fellow motorists?

Sep 02, 2011 -

What to watch for on the road now that school’s back

Aug 29, 2011 -

The perfect birthday gift for a car nut

Aug 24, 2011 -

The case of the mysterious missing right lane

Aug 18, 2011 -

The art of passing and being passed

Aug 17, 2011 -

10 common driving misconceptions

Aug 15, 2011 -

Want to make your car childproof? Be a better driver

Aug 12, 2011 -

Why drivers should be glad to have the TTC

Aug 10, 2011 -

Here’s the deadliest driving sin of them all

Aug 09, 2011 -

How to spot a shady driving school

Aug 03, 2011 -

Put the brakes on your ego: Do your racing at the track

Jul 27, 2011 -

Here’s what makes you a selfish driver

Jul 26, 2011 -

10 things to do after a car crash

Jul 20, 2011 -

Take a spin in an exotic ride for a good cause

Jul 20, 2011 -

How I broke my own rule on distracted driving

Jul 19, 2011 -

Here’s what to do when confronted by road rage

Jul 14, 2011 -

Here’s a sobering thought for left-lane bandits

Jul 11, 2011 -

Is there anything worse than a self-righteous driver?

Jul 11, 2011 -

The trouble with truck drivers

Jul 06, 2011 -

How to tell if that ‘new’ tire is actually dangerously old

Jul 04, 2011 -

Why ignorance isn’t bliss behind the wheel

Jul 04, 2011 -

Are Canadians really that bad at driving?

Jun 30, 2011 -

How your driving affects your kids

Jul 01, 2011 -

School’s out, so drivers watch out!

Jun 27, 2011 -

The 7 deadly sins of driving: Complacency

Jun 23, 2011 -

What makes you a proud driver?

Jun 22, 2011 -

10 things not to do to your car

Jun 20, 2011 -

Why driving just isn’t fun anymore

Jun 09, 2011 -

Raising the next generation of bad drivers

Jun 06, 2011 -

Don’t be a ‘freezer’: Here’s the right way to react to emergency vehicles

Jun 03, 2011 -

Proper lane etiquette: What drivers need to know

May 30, 2011 -

The safest driving posture isn’t the most comfortable

Jun 02, 2011 -

How to survive the worst of summer driving

May 24, 2011 -

Understanding the 3 driving ‘states of mind’

May 20, 2011 -

10 tips to survive the long-weekend drive

May 20, 2011 -

7 types of annoying drivers: Are you one of them?

May 18, 2011 -

Attention one-handed drivers: Here’s the proper way to hold a steering wheel

May 13, 2011 -

How to eliminate your car’s dreaded ‘blind spot’

May 13, 2011 -

One way to cut fuel use: Force lead-footed truckers to slow down

May 11, 2011 -

Ian Law: Four driving offences that drive me crazy

May 05, 2011 -

Cyclists should show some respect in their fight for the road

May 02, 2011 -

Are you really safer in a bigger car?

Apr 27, 2011 -

Seatbelt blitz results are shocking

Apr 25, 2011 -

High gas prices no deterrent for wasteful driving habits

Apr 15, 2011 -

Do gizmos on vehicles threaten their safety?

Apr 12, 2011 -

Annoying design flaws on highways don’t help drivers

Apr 08, 2011 -

Peeved at bad drivers? Don’t blame race or gender

Apr 01, 2011 -

A quick spring tune-up for drivers

Mar 30, 2011 -

Electronic highway signs can ease the drive — when they’re accurate

Mar 24, 2011 -

Drivers caught off guard by sudden return of winter

Mar 11, 2011 -

Beware the drive after Daylight Savings

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Here are some tips on how to save fuel

Feb 25, 2011 -

Do you really think you can drive and text?

Feb 10, 2011 -

Drivers, winter isn’t over yet. Here’s a quick refresher

Jan 07, 2011 -

Ten reasons why it’s foolhardy to tailgate

Dec 23, 2010 -

A good cause and a bad breakdown

Dec 15, 2010 -

Dear Santa: I want safer cars

Dec 08, 2010 -

Driving simulator not real thing, but real close

Nov 29, 2010 -

Prepare now for safer winter driving

Nov 19, 2010 -

Learning how to DRIVE

Nov 04, 2010 -

Don’t put all your eggs in the wrong safety basket

Oct 27, 2010 -

Ten tips to help you become a safer driver

Oct 22, 2010 -

10 tips to make you go in the snow

Sep 16, 2010 -

Learn how to communicate better

Sep 03, 2010 -

School's back in -- so be extra careful

Sep 03, 2010 -

As school resumes, it’s time to wake up!

Aug 13, 2010 -

Motorists must see the big picture

Aug 06, 2010 -

Tough drink law worth keeping

Jul 30, 2010 -

Ministry gets lesson in how to improve training

Jun 23, 2010 -

Ian Law’s 10 worst motoring offences

May 07, 2010 -

Cellphone babbling still visible among motorists

Apr 23, 2010 -

Poor lane changes deadly

Apr 16, 2010 -

An open letter to Transportation Minister Wynne

Apr 09, 2010 -

Nosing into traffic is very dangerous

Mar 26, 2010 -

How to report an impaired driver

Mar 13, 2010 -

Spring is no time to let your attention melt

Feb 26, 2010 -

Drivers have no one to blame but themselves for pedal mistakes

Feb 24, 2010 -

Auto show wrap: Distractions? There are a few

Feb 06, 2010 -

Seeing is believing when it comes to road safety

Jan 30, 2010 -

Minden's field of dreams is all ice

Jan 09, 2010 -

Speed proves nothing about driving skill

Jan 02, 2010 -

Tips for driving on ice: education, keen eyes

Dec 26, 2009 -

Charity drive delights, but Serco strikes out badly

Dec 18, 2009 -

Operation Red Nose helps keep roads safe

Dec 18, 2009 -

Wheels Extra: Keep track with Road & Track calendar hits the spot

Dec 05, 2009 -

Don't be so fast to `slow down, honey'

Nov 28, 2009 -

10 lessons I've learned about safe driving

Nov 21, 2009 -

Sliding into the silly season

Nov 14, 2009 -

Deflect road rage by keeping emotions in check

Nov 07, 2009 -

Preparing for winter will help you stay safe

Oct 31, 2009 -

Beijing vs. GTA traffic? Not worlds apart

Oct 24, 2009 -

Hands-free law sends a message

Sep 26, 2009 -

Enjoy colours but watch for autumn road dangers

Sep 05, 2009 -

Respect for the road rules pays off

Aug 29, 2009 -

Be a helpful passenger and you'll arrive alive

Aug 07, 2009 -

Drunk driver turns his life around

Jul 31, 2009 -

Top 10 ways to prevent a rear-end collision

Jun 27, 2009 -

Pre-holiday warmup: Art of highway merging and exiting

May 23, 2009 -

Ten simple tips for safer driving

Apr 17, 2009 -

Top 10 forgotten rules of the road

Mar 21, 2009 -

Spring fever can create headaches on the road

Jan 31, 2009 -

Don't be lost in fog when behind the wheel

Dec 20, 2008 -

Asking Santa for careful drivers and safer roads

Dec 05, 2008 -

Ian Law's gift suggestions

Nov 22, 2008 -

Winter's the season for stupidity

Nov 01, 2008 -

Banning cellphones is the right call

Oct 24, 2008 -

Are you ready for winter?

Oct 18, 2008 -

Take this rules of the road quiz

Aug 23, 2008 -

Drivers at fault always say 'I had only two beers'

Aug 23, 2008 -

Electronic stability control great, but not infallible

Aug 16, 2008 -

We need to get serious about distracted driving

Jul 11, 2008 -

Road rage? Turn the other cheek

Jun 21, 2008 -

A dream date with exotic cars

May 10, 2008 -

Simple changes to cut trips to pumps

Apr 12, 2008 -

Take care on wet roads

Apr 05, 2008 -

Many crashes can be avoided by just taking an active role

Mar 29, 2008 -

Spring's here, watch for potholes!

Mar 22, 2008 -

Mobile menace drives motorists to distraction

Mar 15, 2008 -

Red-light runners cause many fatal accidents

Feb 09, 2008 -

They learn to race on ice or the car pays price

Jan 12, 2008 -

Lane rules make everyone safer and faster

Dec 29, 2007 -

Putting smiles on faces of sick kids worth effort

Dec 15, 2007 -

Fix drivers' education and licensing

Dec 08, 2007 -

HANS up for safety

Dec 01, 2007 -

A holiday wish list for safer streets

Oct 27, 2007 -

Get moving on winter preparation

Oct 20, 2007 -

We're all to blame for street racer mess

Sep 22, 2007 -

The proper use of commuter lanes

Sep 08, 2007 -

A plea to all the bad truckers

Jul 21, 2007 -

Electric karts quick and green

Jul 07, 2007 -

Stupidity, not speed, causing highway carnage

May 19, 2007 -

Rollover law may not help

Apr 28, 2007 -

Stiffer law won't halt street races

Apr 14, 2007 -

Spring driving has its own hazards

Mar 10, 2007 -

Let common sense prevail in whiteouts

Jan 27, 2007 -

Good driving begins early

Dec 09, 2006 -

Drivers should prepare now for winter's wrath

Dec 02, 2006 -

The three stages of driving

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