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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 8

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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 6

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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 6

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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 5

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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 7

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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 7

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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 5

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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 4

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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 3

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