Driving isn’t as simple as getting behind the wheel and setting off for your destination. There are lots of dangers and risks when hitting the road. That’s why practicing safe driving methods is so important for everyone. But what are the benefits of learning defensive driving, and why should you practice it?
Better Driving
Defensive driving is all about learning how to be a better driver when on the road. From maintaining steady hands to predicting other cars’ movements, you gain lots of control over the surrounding environment when using defensive driving techniques. Defensive driving is all about being safe because you understand the situation around your vehicle and can respond appropriately.
Reduces Danger
Defensive driving is all about reducing the risks on the road by driving safely and making decisions that prioritize safety. Countless drivers perform risky maneuvers, such as tailgating, which put everyone at greater risk. Defensive driving is about avoiding these situations so that fewer people face dangers while driving.
Bad Weather
Those who use defensive driving methods also know safe driving practices when the weather is bad. Dangerous practices like tailgating become much more hazardous during heavy precipitation. Practicing safe driving tactics can help you prepare for the bad weather before it ever happens. So absorb tips on driving through heavy rain. For instance, you can learn to slow down and leave extra room between you and the car in front of you.
Fewer Tickets
Another benefit of defensive driving is that you break fewer laws and blend in more with the crowd, protecting you from potential tickets. Tailgating and speeding can both result in tickets, which you avoid while driving defensively. Additionally, defensive drivers typically sit in the center of traffic, so they have fewer incidents with cops who often target lone cars that stand out.
These are the benefits of learning defensive driving. From increasing your safety to reducing tickets, you can gain a lot from defensive driving.
Opening Ceremony Performance - World Urban Forum 11th Session (WUF11, 26–30 June 2022, Katowice, Poland). Stanisław Hadyna Song and Dance Ensemble "Śląsk”.
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Published: 30th Jun 2022 04:00:03 By: United Nations
United Nations Video: Bodyboard World Champion: ‘The Ocean is My Best Friend’ | United Nations
Joana Schenker is a Bodyboard World Champion and ocean advocate who brings her passion for clean, pristine beaches to children across Portugal.
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Published: 29th Jun 2022 10:53:46 By: United Nations
United Nations Video: D.R. Congo Mission Head on the situation in the country - Media Stakeout | United Nations
Informal comments to the media by Bintou Keita, Special Representative of the Secretary-General in the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Head of the United Nations Organization Stabilization Mission in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, on the security situation in the Democratic Republic of the Congo.
Published: 29th Jun 2022 06:44:01 By: United Nations
United Nations Video: Kenya on the deaths at the Moroccan/Spanish border at Melilla - Security Council | United Nations
Informal comments to the media by Michael Kiboino, Deputy Permanent Representative of Kenya to the United Nations, on the incident by Melilla at the Security Council Media Stakeout.
Background:
GENEVA (28 June 2022) – The UN Committee on Migrant Workers (CMW) on Tuesday deplored the incidents that led to the deaths of at least 23 migrants as they tried to cross the border from Morocco into the Spanish enclave of Melilla last Friday.
It is yet to be determined whether the victims died falling from the fence, in a stampede, or as a result of any actions taken by the border control officers. The independent experts urged the two States to carry out immediate and thorough investigations and to hold those responsible to account. To avoid the repetition of such tragedies, the Committee also asked Morocco, Spain and the other EU States to expand the availability of pathways for safe and orderly migration, and take measures to guarantee and respect the right to seek and receive asylum. The Committee issued the following media statement:
“We are appalled by the deaths of these migrants who intended to cross the border to seek a better life based on their legitimate human rights.
We express our grave concern and deep sadness over this tragedy. We deplore the violations of the right to life, which is enshrined in the International Convention on Migrant Workers. Based on the information we have gathered, we remind all States that migrants shall not be subjected to any cruel, inhuman or degrading treatment or punishment. States must also guarantee that all policies and practices at borders effectively respect all human rights obligations, ensuring the right to life, dignity, security and physical integrity of migrants in all circumstances.
We also regret that there are wounded migrants and security forces officers, while it remains unclear whether minors are among those injured.
Published: 29th Jun 2022 06:42:17 By: United Nations
United Nations Video: Education Pre-Summit, Central African Republic & other topics - Daily Press Briefing (29 June 2022)
Briefing by Stéphane Dujarric, Spokesperson for the Secretary-General.
Highlights:
-Senior Personnel Appointment
-Education Pre-Summit
-Security Council
-Central African Republic
-Mali
-Afghanistan
-Ukraine
-Liberia
-Food
-World Cities' Report
SENIOR PERSONNEL APPOINTMENT
We’re delighted to announce that the Secretary-General is appointing Ms. Najat Rochdi of Morocco as his Deputy Special Envoy for Syria.
She succeeds Khawla Matar of Bahrain to whom the Secretary-General expresses his gratitude for her efforts and dedication in the search for peace in Syria.
Ms. Rochdi brings over 20 years of experience in political affairs and international coordination in conflict and post-conflict areas, including through her latest assignment as Deputy Special Coordinator and Resident and Humanitarian Coordinator, with the Office of the United Nations Special Coordinator in Lebanon.
EDUCATION PRE-SUMMIT
This morning, the Secretary-General addressed – via a pre-recorded video message - the Transforming Education Pre-Summit, being held in Paris.
He said that any solution to the world’s problems starts with education, the greatest tool we have to fulfil and grow human potential. However, he said that there is currently a crisis of equity, quality and relevance of education systems in many countries. He underscored that the Transforming Education Summit that will take place in September just ahead of the opening of the General Assembly must be a turning point – gathering Heads of State to lay out in crystal clear terms their promise and their plans to fundamentally transform education for the future and urged leaders to make full use of the pre-Summit to generate momentum and commitment so that there is a breakthrough for learners and societies.
SECURITY COUNCIL
The Head of our Peacekeeping Mission in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Bintou Keita, briefed the Security Council this morning. She told Council members that ongoing M23 and other armed group activities in the country’s East threaten to reverse hard-won progress in security and stability in the DRC and the region.
Ms. Keita called on the Security Council to lend its full support to the region’s efforts to defuse the current diplomatic and security tensions. She also urged the DRC and Rwanda to seize the opportunity of the forthcoming Summit, to be hosted by President [João] Lourenço of Angola, to resolve their differences through dialogue.
Ms. Keita as a reminder, will speak to you at the Security stakeout after the Security Council is done with her.
CENTRAL AFRICAN REPUBLIC
Turning to the Central African Republic, where our peacekeepers there have launched a military operation against armed groups in Ouanda-Djallé, which is 175 km South of Birao. The Mission said that people in this area had been deeply impacted by the recent arrival of armed groups in their community. Many of them were forcibly displaced and were living in very precarious conditions.
Peacekeepers have managed to secure the city and operations are continuing today to allow displaced people to return to their homes. The Mission says they are conducting robust day and night patrols, as well as aerial surveillance missions.
Our colleagues reiterate their call on armed groups to immediately lay down their arms, to join the disarmament, demobilization and reintegration programmes and to refrain from any action that could harm the civilian population.
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Published: 29th Jun 2022 06:08:48 By: United Nations
CNN Video: This is why the January 6 committee wants Cipollone to testify
Nixon's White House Counsel John Dean was a crucial witness during the Watergate hearings. Now the the House select committee investigating January 6 expects the same kind of cooperation from Trump's White House counsel Pat Cipollone. CNN's Brian Todd explains why. #CNN #News
Published: 30th Jun 2022 01:48:43 By: CNN
CNN Video: Woman shares story of having an abortion after learning of severe fetal abnormalities
A Nebraska woman had an abortion after learning of fetal abnormalities that also put her own life at risk. CNN's Lucy Kafanov reports on the woman's need to cross state borders to undergo the procedure. #CNN #News
Published: 30th Jun 2022 01:27:37 By: CNN
CNN Video: Former GOP lawmaker reacts to Sean Hannity bashing latest Jan. 6 hearing
Disgraced R&B singer R. Kelly was sentenced to 30 years in prison, according to federal prosecutors, following his conviction last year on federal racketeering and sex trafficking charges stemming from his efforts over years to use his fame to ensnare victims he sexually abused. #CNN #News
Published: 29th Jun 2022 09:19:07 By: CNN
CNN Video: Mom who sought abortion dies. See her chilling texts hours before her death
Following the US Supreme Court's overturning of Roe v. Wade, CNN's Melissa Bell takes a closer look at life in Poland - where abortion has been restricted for 30 years. #CNN #News
Published: 29th Jun 2022 06:43:55 By: CNN
BBC News Video: India state on alert after Prophet Muhammad row beheading - BBC News
The murder of a Hindu man in the northern Indian state of Rajasthan has sparked religious tensions in the area.
The victim was killed in Udaipur district on Tuesday by two Muslim men, who filmed the act and posted it online.
They claimed the act was in retaliation for the victim's support for controversial remarks made by a politician on the Prophet Muhammad.
The government has suspended internet services and banned large gatherings.
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Published: 29th Jun 2022 04:16:41 By: BBC News
BBC News Video: CCTV shows Russian missile striking Ukrainian shopping mall - BBC News
CCTV footage released by Ukraine's President Zelensky shows the moment a missile strikes a shopping centre in Kremenchuk.
The death toll from Monday's strike has risen to 20 while dozens of people have been injured.
Russia claimed a strike on an arms storage facility detonated ammunition which set the nearby shopping mall on fire.
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Published: 29th Jun 2022 03:03:01 By: BBC News
BBC News Video: Mexico blames poverty and US border crisis for Texas lorry migrant deaths – BBC News
"Poverty and desperation" led to the deaths of at least 50 migrants abandoned in a Texas lorry, Mexico's president has said.
Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador blamed trafficking and "a lack of control" at the border - the worst case of migrant deaths due to smuggling in the US.
Nearly two dozen Mexicans, seven Guatemalans and two Hondurans were among the dead.
Those found alive, including four children, were taken to hospital.
The White House called the truck deaths "horrific and heart-breaking".
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Published: 29th Jun 2022 02:00:05 By: BBC News
BBC News Video: Russian strike on Ukrainian shopping centre a war crime, say G7 leaders - BBC News
At least 18 people have died in a missile strike on a shopping centre in the Ukrainian city of Kremenchuk.
Some 1,000 civilians were estimated to be inside the busy mall at the time of the attack at around 15:50 (12:50 GMT) on Monday, President Volodymyr Zelensky said.
The leaders of the G7 group condemned the attack as "abominable".
"Indiscriminate attacks on innocent civilians constitute a war crime," they said in a joint statement.
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Published: 29th Jun 2022 12:14:09 By: BBC News
BBC News Video: Donald Trump 'grabbed agent's car wheel' to join Capitol crowds, ex-aide claims – BBC News
A former White House aide has given damning testimony about former US President Donald Trump's actions during the storming of the Capitol building last year.
Cassidy Hutchinson was speaking to the Congressional committee investigating the attack.
She said Mr Trump was so desperate to join the crowd he tried to grab the steering wheel of his limousine from a Secret Service agent, an allegation which he denies.
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Published: 29th Jun 2022 11:00:37 By: BBC News
ODN Video: BIZARRE Moment Dominic Raab Winks at Angela Rayner at PMQs
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Deputy UK Prime Minister Dominic Raab was accused of sexism after he winked at Labour’s Angela Rayner at Prime Minister Questions.
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Published: 29th Jun 2022 03:38:30 By: On Demand News
ODN Video: Does this CCTV Footage Prove Putin's Targeting Civilians?
'Does this CCTV Footage Prove Putin's Targeting Civilians?'
Ukraine's president Volodymyr Zelenskyy has released this new CCTV footage, allegedly showing the moment a Russian missile struck the Amstor shopping centre in Kremenchuk.
Does this, and other CCTV footage which has emerged since the attack, prove that Putin deliberately targeted civilians?
Report by Sophie Braybrook.
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Published: 29th Jun 2022 01:42:13 By: On Demand News
ODN Video: Cancer Campaigner Dame Deborah James Dies Aged 40
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Dame Deborah James has died at the age of 40.
The former deputy-headteacher from London was diagnosed with incurable bowel cancer in December 2016.
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ODN Video: Ghislaine Maxwell SENTENCED to 20 Years Over Sex Trafficking
'Ghislaine Maxwell SENTENCED to 20 Years Over Sex Trafficking'
In December, Ghislane Maxwell was found guilty of grooming and recruiting underage girls for Jeffrey Epstein in the 1990s and early 2000s .
Now, more than six months later, the British socialite has been sentenced to 20 years for her role in this sex-trafficking case.
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Published: 28th Jun 2022 07:43:37 By: On Demand News
ODN Video: Death Toll Rises in Ukrainian Shopping Mall Airstrike
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The death toll has risen to 18 after Russian missiles hit a Ukrainian shopping mall. The Emergency Services are still searching for survivors.
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Published: 28th Jun 2022 04:47:08 By: On Demand News
CBC Video: Russia's war on Ukraine brings fresh focus to North American continental defence
NORAD Commander Gen. Glen VanHerck joins Power & Politics to discuss new weapons systems developed by Russia and China and the threat they pose to North America.
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CBC Video: R. Kelly sentenced to 30 years in prison for sex trafficking
Former R&B star R. Kelly, convicted of sex trafficking and racketeering last fall, was sentenced to 30 years in prison Wednesday for using his superstardom to subject young fans to systematic sexual abuse.
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CBC Video: New documents raise more questions about political pressure in wake of N.S. shooting
The former head of communications for the Nova Scotia RCMP said it was 'appalling' to hear the commissioner of the Mounties bring up federal political pressures in a meeting days following the 2020 mass shooting.
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Global Video: “I feel very isolated”: People with disabilities face barriers accessing LGBTQ+ spaces
Disability is a reality for many Canadians. Yet, people with disabilities often struggle to access businesses, nightclubs and other spaces.
This is true in the 2SLGBTQQIA+ community as well.
“I feel very isolated in a lot of those spaces because they’re not accessible,” disability awareness consultant Andrew Gurza tells Global News about hot spots in Toronto’s LGBTQ+ neighbourhood, “The Village.”
“And if I can access the space a lot of the community doesn’t know how to receive me. Has never seen a disabled person like me in the space.”
Global News’ Alyssa Julie spoke to two disabled people in the queer community, who said physical barriers aren’t the only hurdle they encounter. Global News’ Alyssa Julie reports.
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Global Video: Bisexual erasure: What it is, and how it impacts mental health
Almost 500,000 people in Canada identify as bisexual, according to official data from Statistics Canada.
However, although a growing portion of the Canadian population identifies as bisexual, those who come out as such are still met with denial, or their identities are questioned. This phenomenon is referred to as bisexual erasure.
One example of this is when a bisexual person is said to be “experimenting,” or transitioning to gay or lesbian, as described by 2SLGBTQQIA+ organizations, like GLAAD or Pflag.
Global News’ Alyssa Julie explains what bisexual erasure is and how it can affect the mental health of those impacted.
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Published: 22nd Jun 2022 09:00:25 By: Global News
Global Video: Raging Asian Women make themselves heard through traditional Taiko drumming
In celebration of Asian Heritage Month and Pride in Canada, a group of pan-Asian women and non-binary drummers called Raging Asian Women (RAW), are making themselves heard through the traditional performance of Japanese Taiko drumming, one of the few ensembles of its kind.
In Japanese, "taiko" literally means "drum," first used in ancient Japan over 2000 years ago. However the term has also come to refer to the wider art of traditional and modern Japanese drumming, with a mix of various technical rhythms, forms and instruments.
The origins of RAW lay in “trying to fight against stereotypes of Asian women as submissive or quiet or powerless,” said Jody Chan, one of the drummers of the group.
Y.J., another member of the group, said that “there’s still moments where I just feel a sense of pride and connection that I don’t think I feel anywhere else” when performing or rehearsing.
Asian Heritage Month recognizes the contributions and influence of Canadians from diverse Asian backgrounds to the nation’s history, culture, and achievements. Started in the 1990s, the Government of Canada officially designated the month of May for celebrations in 2002.
A recent survey released by the Chinese Canadian National Council Toronto Chapter (CCNC) and Project 1907 showed that reports of anti-Asian incidents last year saw a 47 per cent increase from 2020.
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Published: 31st May 2022 09:51:13 By: Global News
Global Video: Parosmia: The long COVID-19 symptom that distorts smell and taste
Parosmia is a post-COVID condition that distorts people's sense of smell, like for third-grade teacher Christine Chipinuck, who has been unable to eat in the staff cafeteria since her diagnosis.
It started a few months after recovering from COVID-19, when her toothpaste suddenly tasted rancid and her favourite drink coffee smelled like gasoline. Sometimes she smells hairspray or vomit all day. There are very few things she can eat.
There's still a lot to learn about this condition and how long it lasts, but the working theory is COVID-19 affects the receptors in the nose.
Su-Ling Goh reports.
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Published: 14th May 2022 02:30:04 By: Global News
Global Video: What are “incidental COVID-19” cases and how do they affect hospitalizations?
As the Omicron COVID-19 variant continues to drive increased cases and hospital admissions in Canada, several jurisdictions have changed the way they report hospitalizations. They now separate between those who are admitted due to COVID-19 and those who are admitted for another reason but test positive during screening.
This is often being referred to as an "incidental COVID hospitalization" which means people in hospital with the disease are not necessarily there because of COVID-19.
But doctors say there is a lot more to an incidental case than someone testing positive despite coming in for something like a broken arm or a fall. Sean Previl breaks down what "incidental COVID" means and why medical professionals are saying the numbers don't tell the whole story.
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Published: 22nd Jan 2022 03:00:19 By: Global News
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