Auto and Trucks Articles (Sorted by date)

Putting The Brakes On Road Rage

Research project drives anger to the curb(NC)—Has the driver in front of you ever slammed on the breaks for no apparent reason? Why do slowpokes always land in the fast lane? Is signaling to change lanes a thing of the past?It is easy to...
News CanadaAugust 09, 2003

Why Highways Are So Important

(NC)—Transportation is fundamental to the prosperity and quality of life of all Canadians. Much of Canada's domestic and international freight is hauled on Canada's 24,400-kilometre National Highway System, the backbone of Canadian...
News CanadaAugust 09, 2003

Tips On Safe Highway Driving

(NC)—The number of large commercial vehicles — such as tractor trailers — on our roads has increased dramatically during the past few years.
News CanadaAugust 09, 2003

What Is An Intelligent Transportation System?

(NC)—Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS) are technologies designed to make transportation safer, more efficient, more reliable and more environmentally friendly, without necessarily having to physically alter existing infrastructure.ITS...
News CanadaAugust 09, 2003

A Ship For Canadian Highways?

(NC)—Say the word "ship," and the first thing that comes to mind is an image of a boat. But say the acronym "SHIP," and now you're talking about improving our national highways, making border crossings more efficient,...
News CanadaAugust 09, 2003

Sharing The Road Safely With Commercial Vehicles

(NC) — Since the 1970s, the number of vehicles on Canada's roads has increased by 80 per cent. Despite this dramatic increase in traffic, the number of road fatalities has been cut by more than half.While every province and territory is...
News CanadaAugust 09, 2003

~AUTO ACCIDENT INSURANCE CAIM~ Getting Reimbursed For Your "Pain and Suffering"

You’ve had a motor vehicle accident some time ago when a local character by the name of Fred Fuddle smashed into your rear end but now you're in the home stretch with his Adjuster, I. M.
Dan BaldygaJuly 16, 2003

Medical Bills - Evaluating Your Personal Injury Insurance Claim

The value of a personal injury claim has a direct relationship to the amount of your medical bills. Why? Because a claim with medical bills of $500.00 is worth three to five times more than a claim with $100.00, or less.
Dan BaldygaJune 10, 2003

The True Cost of a Speeding Ticket

Have you noticed more autos on the side of the road with an officer issuing the driver a speeding ticket? Have you seen more trucks surrounded by DOT transport police?
Wayne PattersonMay 31, 2003

Consumer Tips: What About Car Insurance?

(NC)-All owners are required by law to insure vehicles driven on public roads. Some provinces and territories offer public insurance while others have insurance sold privately.
News CanadaMay 10, 2003