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Stay up to date on safety equipment, government regulations, warnings and resources to drive and maintain cars safely in Canada.
Child Car Seats and Seat Belts in Canada
Canadian government regulations for child safety seats in cars in Canada, including installation, tips.
Car Safety Features
Safety features on late-model cars. Handy info from the Insurance Corporation of BC.
Air Bags Safety
Air bags safety issues explained by Transport Canada.
Anti-Lock Braking Systems
Transport Canada information on how anti-lock braking systems work, safety standards, maintenance, and warnings.
Auto Anti-Theft Devices
The different types of car anti-theft devices, and how to choose, buy and install them. From the Insurance Corporation of British Columbia.
Auto Theft Prevention
Tips to prevent car theft, break-ins and vandalism. From the Insurance Corporation of British Columbia.
Auto Recalls Database
Search by make, model and year, or browse the alphabetical list by make of vehicle. From Transport Canada.
Head Rests in Vehicles
Good head rest design and the proper adjustment of head rests can help prevent whiplash. From the Insurance Corporation of British Columbia.
Seat Belts
How seat belts work, how to wear your seat belt, and how to make sure it fits properly. From the Insurance Corporation of British Columbia.
Tire Safety
The Riding on Air publication from Transport Canada has information on inflating, rotating, replacing and storing your tires along with a tire safety checklist.
Winter Driving Safety Tips
Helpful information from Transport Canada on getting your car ready for winter and how to handle different types of winter driving condiditons. Worth looking over every year.
Snowmobile Dos and Don'ts
Common sense safety tips for safe snowmobiling. From Transport Canada.
Smashed - Drinking and Driving
Drinking and driving and drugs and driving. Information on the risk and the law in Canada. From Transport Canada.
Driving Safety for Canadian Seniors
The Older and Wiser Driver includes driving tips for Canadian seniors, information on knowing when it's time to stop driving and suggestions for alternate transport. From the Manitoba Seniors Directorate.
Canadian Automobile Association (CAA)
A good group to check out if you're planning to hit Canada's highways this year. Emergency roadside, tour and travel services.

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