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John Ducker

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John Ducker: Why are so many people running red lights?

As we approach the holiday season with its increased social gatherings, there’s naturally more chances to meet with family and friends — to catch...

20.12.2025 5

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John Ducker: Cleaner, quieter, safer EVs deserve incentives

The electric vehicle debate is as hot as ever in Canada. For a while there seemed to be a steady trajectory to adopt the electrification for our road...

11.10.2025 2

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John Ducker: Most common driving regrets are avoidable

The key thrust of calls for safety, be it on our highways, the workplace or even exploring the great outdoors, is to try to prevent bad things from...

04.10.2025 3

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John Ducker: Runaway car requires calm, quick thinking

They are moments which command great attention in the media when they happen — a vehicle inexplicably “runs away,” out of control, on its...

30.08.2025 4

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John Ducker: Watch the road for guides to safe driving

I lived in Calgary as a kid and should by virtue of being there for a few years have understood about all things “snow.” Clearly the penny never...

16.08.2025 4

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John Ducker: Why did B.C. stop vehicle inspection program?

There have been a number of interesting observations from readers over the past few weeks — from brake lights on electric vehicles to spooking...

15.06.2025 5

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John Ducker: Why did B.C. stop vehicle inspection program?

There have been a number of interesting observations from readers over the past few weeks — from brake lights on electric vehicles to spooking...

14.06.2025 7

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John Ducker: What younger drivers can learn from their elders

I’ve found that safe driving pundits and even columns just like this one are quick to comment about the concerns, even the dangers, that older...

22.03.2025 3

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John Ducker: On left-lane etiquette and karma

I feel it’s part of my job now to watch the endless stream of videos posted on social media around bad drivers. The incidents can range from the...

05.01.2025 2

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John Ducker: On left-lane etiquette and karma

I feel it’s part of my job now to watch the endless stream of videos posted on social media around bad drivers. The incidents can range from the...

04.01.2025 2

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John Ducker: Readers air their safety grievances

As the daylight grows shorter I thought it time to air some of the grievances that Island drivers keep telling me about. Wintertime is one of the...

15.11.2024 3

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John Ducker: Four-way flashers a great modern safety feature

We just returned from a 10,000-kilometre driving round trip to Ontario last week. A journey of that length certainly gave me lots to write about....

25.10.2024 3

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John Ducker: Driving habits that reduce the chance of a crash

Being in a car crash is one of the most traumatic events in daily life. Even if there are no fatalities or injuries, the after effects of colliding...

05.10.2024 3

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John Ducker: Driving habits that reduce the chance of a crash

Being in a car crash is one of the most traumatic events in daily life. Even if there are no fatalities or injuries, the after effects of colliding...

04.10.2024 4

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John Ducker: Changing speed limits confusing for drivers

I’m receiving more and more emails from readers about how hard it’s becoming to follow the rules of the road in this region — specifically about...

20.09.2024 2

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John Ducker: E-riders, wear a helmet — and slow down!

“With great power comes great responsibility.” I never imagined I’d be able to tie in a quote from the amazing Spider-Man to an issue around road...

30.08.2024 3

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John Ducker: Brake or swerve? What's best to avoid an accident

It’s an age-old driving question. Do I brake or swerve to avoid an accident? It’s a tough choice with only microseconds to figure it all out....

16.08.2024 1

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John Ducker: Going the wrong way is baffling, but it happens

Baffling occurrences on our highways are nothing new. We see them every day. But recently there seems to be a particular string of incomprehensible...

09.08.2024 3

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