John Ducker is a journalist based in Victoria, British Columbia, writing for the Times Colonist. With a focus on local news and issues, John's articles often cover topics related to road safety, auto maintenance, and transportation. His goal is to provide valuable information and insights to the community, helping readers stay informed and safe.
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Victoria, British Columbia, Canada (Local)
John Ducker's articles predominantly cover topics related to driving, transportation, and logistics with a focus on safety. He often cites data and provides expert commentary in his pieces. If you are reaching out to him, consider offering insights or data-driven analysis related to road safety, vehicle maintenance tips, or trends in transportation that would resonate with his local audience in Canada, British Columbia, Victoria. Additionally, if you have expertise in driving tests or preparedness for various road conditions such as rain or snow, your input may align well with the themes he covers.
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An absurdity often in play is that a rider is somehow safer when their bike is noisy because they will be noticed more by other road users.
Rain after dry spell creates more fatalities than roads that have been rained on for sustained periods
Driving too slowly, braking suddenly or giving up your right of way can be dangerous to everyone on the road
By: John Ducker
Changes come after series of crashes involving heavy trucks hitting highway overpasses.
By: John Ducker
Using a crosswalk is a risk — full stop — and drivers and pedestrians have responsibility to mitigate those risks.
It's important to stay safe when suddenly coming across a crash. Here are some tips for assessing the scene and protecting yourself.
I'm always preaching about slowing down, taking it easy and having patience. With merging there is a slight caveat. This is a manoeuvre that requires confident acceleration to blend in with the traffic flow while being willing to fit into a space where the distance between vehicles is pushing your comfort zone.
Some important but less obvious tips that can make a big difference for a safe commute.
According to ICBC, fatal crashes rise by 27% over the summer period. This carnage comes back to three main reasons: speed; distracted driving; and alcohol or drug intoxication.
In the U.S. road debris causes around 50,000 crashes every year
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