John Ducker

Times Colonist (Victoria)

John Ducker: Gap in front is your most valuable safety tool

By: John Ducker

I feel that there's been a noticeable surge in traffic volume around the CRD these past few weeks. Can't offer anything scientific on that, but it certainly feels different out there right now.

Times Colonist (Victoria)

John Ducker: How too many signs are quietly making our roads less safe

Every year, our municipalities add more signs, more signals, more flashing warnings, more painted instructions, and more roadside “safety” features

Times Colonist (Victoria)

John Ducker: B.C. is taking the test out of graduated licensing. That’s a risk we shouldn’t take

Eliminating B.C.’s second road test in favour of a clean driving record sacrifices real safety evaluations for convenience.

Pique Newsmagazine

John Ducker: B.C. is taking the test out of graduated licensing. That's a risk we shouldn't take

By: John Ducker

Eliminating B.C.'s second road test in favour of a clean driving record sacrifices real safety evaluations for convenience.

Times Colonist (Victoria)

John Ducker: Never mind common sense, be courteous on the road

First up, common sense is a subjective assumption. The idea that “everyone knows the basics” falls apart when drivers exchange good habits for what feels intuitive to them.

Times Colonist (Victoria)

John Ducker: E-scooters add elements of risk that require extra precaution

E-scooters are heavy, have high centres of gravity and small wheels and are often operated by inexperienced riders.

Times Colonist (Victoria)

John Ducker: Predictive driving keeps you two moves ahead

By: John Ducker

Being aware of subtle clues displayed by other drivers means you can act before a hazard becomes a crisis.

Times Colonist (Victoria)

John Ducker: Canadian drivers are facing a convergence of risks

By: John Ducker

We've all seen them — a weird crash off the side of the road or at some impossible angle in the middle of an intersection.

Times Colonist (Victoria)

John Ducker: E-bikes look like bikes. They don’t always behave like them

By: John Ducker

Vehicle drivers have to adapt to this new variable on our roadways. But, it’s a demand worth making.

Times Colonist (Victoria)

John Ducker: Stay awake behind the wheel

By: John Ducker

B.C.’s three high profile “sleeping driver” moments reveal an uncomfortable truth: Level 2 driver monitoring systems seem to prioritize detecting inattention, but not actual unconsciousness.