Tim Schewe

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Articles

Drivesmart column: Guide to RV towing rules for B.C.

4 days ago | chemainusvalleycourier.ca | Tim Schewe

There is a lot more to RV towing than simply hooking up your trailer or loading your camper and making sure that the rear lights work. Before you get started, the three major concerns to understand include having the right driver's licence, knowing if your brakes are sufficient to get you stopped and how much the entire combination weighs.
A guide to RV towing rules in B.C. - Behind the Wheel

1 week ago | castanet.net | Tim Schewe

There is a lot more to recreational vehicle towing than simply hooking up your trailer or loading your camper and making sure the rear lights work. Before you get started, the three major concerns to understand include having the right driver's licence, knowing if your brakes are sufficient to get you stopped and how much the entire combination weighs.
Drivesmart column: Painted traffic islands

1 week ago | chemainusvalleycourier.ca | Tim Schewe

Question: "Would you write an article on painted traffic islands? As I pass an island with my left turn signal on, someone behind me will often drive across the island, attempting to pass me and turn at the same intersection. I have seen professional drivers do this as well. "Perhaps the reason that these drivers ignore painted traffic islands is that the lines do nothing to physically prevent them from driving on it.
Drivesmart column: Lies on transfer paper

2 weeks ago | chemainusvalleycourier.ca | Tim Schewe

Question: "When I purchased a truck the seller did not notify me that it had a rebuilt status and he did not write 'R' (for rebuilt) in the appropriate section of the APV9T transfer paper. He lied to me and did not disclose information that he was obligated to disclose. "Now that I realize the truck was rebuilt, so far it's impossible to sell — because I bought rebuild and wasn't told about it.
Drivesmart column: Lies on transfer paper

2 weeks ago | ladysmithchronicle.com | Tim Schewe

Question: "When I purchased a truck the seller did not notify me that it had a rebuilt status and he did not write 'R' (for rebuilt) in the appropriate section of the APV9T transfer paper. He lied to me and did not disclose information that he was obligated to disclose. "Now that I realize the truck was rebuilt, so far it's impossible to sell — because I bought rebuild and wasn't told about it.
When important information about a vehicle is not revealed to the buyer - Behind the Wheel

3 weeks ago | castanet.net | Tim Schewe

Question: When I purchased a truck, the seller did not notify me it had a rebuilt status and he did not write "R" (for rebuilt) in the appropriate section of the APV9T transfer paper. He lied to me and did not disclose information that he was obligated to disclose. Now I know the truck was rebuilt, so far it has been impossible to sell because I bought a rebuild and wasn't told about it. I'm not interested in suing the seller.
Drivesmart column: Road safety solutions for your neighbourhood

3 weeks ago | ladysmithchronicle.com | Tim Schewe

There is nothing like a near miss or collision to focus your mind on road safety. I often hear from people hoping to enlist my help in solving their issue. Requests have ranged from posting lower speed limits to constructing left turn lanes recently. Most people have already tried something on their own and are frustrated with what they see as the authorities not wanting to apply what they see as the solution. We live in an age of access to information.
Road safety solutions for your neighbourhood - Behind the Wheel

1 month ago | castanet.net | Tim Schewe

There is nothing like a near miss or collision to focus your mind on road safety. I often hear from people hoping to enlist my help in solving their issue. Requests have ranged from posting lower speed limits to constructing left turn lanes recently. Most people have already tried something on their own and are frustrated with what they see as the authorities not wanting to apply what they see as the solution. We live in an age of access to information.
Bicycles and motorcycles in bus lanes - Behind the Wheel

1 month ago | castanet.net | Tim Schewe

Question: Now that cycles and motorcycles are defined as “vulnerable road users,” why are they not allowed in bus lanes? (Please note, I am not talking about HOV lanes.)Answer: Motorcycles are exempt from HOV lane restrictions regardless of whether a "Motorcycles OK" sign is displayed or not.
Drivesmart column: Yield signs mean something

1 month ago | chemainusvalleycourier.ca | Tim Schewe

Question: Some drivers don't seem to realize that yield signs require them to do something, laments a reader. They zoom right by and force their way into traffic as if the sign wasn't even there. Don't they realize that they can't do this? The Motor Vehicle Act is very definite about what a driver must do at yield signs.