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Make A Designated Driver Part Of Your St. Patrick’s Day Celebrations

We have a pretty exciting weekend ahead of us! St. Patrick’s Day arrives on Monday, March 17th. But you can believe that there will be festivities taking place well in advance of the weekend and all throughout it. The annual Irish-based celebration is well known for its parades, parties and pints of green beer. As…

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Why A Designated Driver Is The Perfect Valentine’s Day Plan

Tomorrow is a very special day! The wonderful annual celebration that is Valentine’s Day is a time for romance, indulgence and making memories with the one you love. For many people, tomorrow will entail enjoying a luxurious dinner at one of Vancouver’s top restaurants. It may also include sharing a bottle of wine at a…

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How We Help Get Your Impounded Vehicle Home After A Licence Suspension

On behalf of everyone at MyDDride, we hope that you had a fantastic holiday season, filled with joy, laughter and lots to eat! For many Canadians, “lots to drink” just so happens to be a popular way to describe their holiday festivities. The holidays and alcohol consumption often go hand in hand. Unfortunately, this is…

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The Plug Has Been Pulled On Operation Red Nose This Holiday Season

Founded in 1984, Operation Red Nose is a unique December-only designated driver program. The holiday-based safe ride service is free. However, many of its users have opted to offer donations to the volunteers who drive them home safely. The initiative has provided safe drives home to over 100 communities throughout Canada. However, Operation Red Nose…

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How To Spot Legitimate Designated Driving Services In Vancouver

Designated drivers are life savers. There’s no two ways about it. So, when people enlist the help of a designated driving service, it’s vital they’re getting professionals who can be trusted to get them home safely. The last thing you want to deal with is confusion about which company you’re using. It’s essential to know…

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Examining The Risks Of Sleep Deprivation Behind The Wheel

Whenever we discuss driving no-no’s, we almost immediately bring up impaired driving due to drugs or alcohol. There is, however, another hidden danger on the road. Driving while tired is a problem that often goes unnoticed. Busy professionals, parents, medical patients and just about anyone with a packed schedule can find themselves dozing off while…

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The Importance Of Scaring Up A Designated Driver On Halloween

We are quickly approaching a very thrilling time of year. Halloween is almost here! Chances are you may have already prepared an elaborate costume to don for the special and spooky day. Halloween isn’t just for kids, of course. Many grownups love Halloween parties, complete with creepy costumes, high-energy music and, naturally, plenty to drink.…

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Which Types Of Medical Appointments Require You To Get A Ride Home?

Welcome to the new and improved MyDDride Blog! We’re excited to provide you with a wealth of intriguing and enlightening information about our world. That would be the world of designated driving! You see, it’s not all about securing safe rides home for people who have consumed too much alcohol. We look forward to utilizing…

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What is a designated driver, Sober driver and Safe ride?

Learn about designated drivers and their role in promoting responsible drinking. A designated driver is a person who refrains from alcohol consumption. They agree to drive their friends or family members home after a night out. Responsibilities of a designated driver Designated drivers are responsible for ensuring their passengers arrive home safely. As a designated…

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Call a Designated Driver for a safe ride home, stop the tragedy!

Drunk driving does not discriminate. It takes sons, spouses, mothers, daughters, fathers, grandparents, and grandchildren. If it has not impacted you or someone you love, it still could. If you are drinking and you need to get your vehicle home, hire a designated driver to chauffeur you home. That is a start to saving lives…

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They’re back and in full force; Don’t Drink and Drive

The days of lockdowns and COVID restrictions seem to be behind us now. Check stops and sobriety checkpoints are appearing more frequently, and drinking and driving is being cracked down on. While you might have been able to sneak by with one drink, these are the facts when it comes to driving impaired. Alcohol and…

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Why should I hire a designated driver for a safe ride home?

One of the most important lessons taught to every learner driver is to avoid drinking alcohol completely if you are planning to drive. This fundamental rule and its dangers are repeated over and over by a combination of parents, driving instructors, and emergency services. Unfortunately, this does not deter everyone from driving while under the…

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Drug-impaired driving

Driving High Can Get You a DUI Drugs can impair your ability to drive safely and increase the risk of getting into a collision. In fact, cannabis increases your chance of a car accident. The percentage of Canadian drivers killed in vehicle crashes who test positive for drugs now exceeds the number who test positive…

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Sleep-deprived driving

Sleep-deprived driving (commonly known as tired driving, drowsy driving, or fatigued driving) is the operation of a motor vehicle while being cognitively impaired by a lack of sleep. Sleep deprivation is a major cause of motor vehicle accidents, and it can impair the human brain as much as alcohol can. Risks include falling asleep at…

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How do the weather affect driving without being impaired?

Why should you drive slower at night? Extreme weather conditions can significantly affect your normal driving, primarily impacting your ability to see. This is especially true in adverse weather conditions such as rain, fog, ice, snow, and dust. Among all weather conditions, fog is probably the most dangerous. If you’re driving in foggy weather, lower…

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