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November 23, 2011 By SoberJulie 66 Comments

#Blogiversary~Giveaway~Young Drivers of Canada ~ $75

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*************CONTEST IS CLOSED*************

I grew up in a small town in Ontario, 45 minutes North of Toronto. Anywhere we wanted to go we had to drive, this had my Mum & Dad ferrying us here, there and everywhere non-stop. For my friends and I the day we turned 16 was like a dream, we all dreamed of being able to drive to the stores together and not be embarrassed by our parents.

Driving = freedom in small town Ontario in those days before transit systems.

From Young Drivers of Canada:

 “Learning to drive is a major milestone in anyone’s life, regardless of the age you are learning to drive. Learning the right skills will prepare you for the road ahead and practicing defensive driving techniques from an annually re-certified YD Instructor is key. When you are on the road and an emergency situation arises. Comprehensive driver training prepares drivers with a strong foundation of in-class knowledge and hands-on in-vehicle experience.

The leading cause of death for those between the ages of 16 and 24 is traffic collisions.  There is no doubt that the combination of experience, driving environment and cognitive limitations places each driver at risk.  Driver training prepares you for the road ahead.  People need to realize we are a community of drivers and we will all be sharing the road together.  Lets train our new drivers right, right from the start.”

 . Do you have a child who is approaching the age of 16? Or are you perhaps on the journey to getting your driving licence?

Well Young Drivers of Canada has provided me with a GREAT giveaway to one of my readers!

One reader will receive a $75 Young Drivers of Canada gift certificate towards a novice driver training program!  This is transferable and can be used at any Young Drivers Centre across the country.

Mandatory Entry: In the comment section tell me one Safe Winter Driving Tip.

Optional Entries – 1 comment per each optional entry
– Follow @youngdrivers on Twitter
– Like Young Drivers of Canada on Facebook
– Follow Sober Julie Doing Life on Google Friend Connect
– Follow @SoberJulie on Twitter
– Like SoberJulieDoingLife on Facebook

– Google +1 one of my non-giveaway articles

– Subscribe to Sober Julie Doing Life via RSS
– Tweet this giveaway & leave a link to your tweet in comment (can be done 5x a day during giveaway)
Example Tweet..

#Blogiversary Enter to win a $75 gift certificate from Young Drivers of Canada! Ends Dec/7 @SoberJulie https://www.soberjulie.com/?p=1225

For everything you do, please leave a comment with the link.  All entries will be verified.  This contest closes at 11:59pm EST December 7, 2011.

The winner will be selected via Random.org and will have 48 hours to respond before another entry is chosen

****************************

THE WINNER IS: DEBBIE RITTER

Filed Under: #Blogiversary, Automotive, Review & Giveaway, Sponsored Posts

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  1. Michele Grant says

    November 23, 2011 at 6:06 pm

    My son just got his license today :). Wow how appropriate this Blog is today.
    My winter driving tip is to slow down! Brakes do not work well in snow or at all on ice. Better to be late and be Safe.
    Thank you

    Reply
  2. sean pynaert says

    November 23, 2011 at 6:16 pm

    allow extra space for stopping
    spynaert@hotmail.com

    Reply
  3. Debbie Ritter says

    November 23, 2011 at 7:22 pm

    Always keep a bag of kitty litter in your trunk to sprinkle under your tires when you get stuck!

    Reply
  4. maria says

    November 23, 2011 at 9:11 pm

    Make sure you have proper winter tires

    Reply
  5. Little Miss Kate says

    November 23, 2011 at 9:40 pm

    Give yourself extra time to get to your destination – it is winter the drive is going to take longer

    Reply
  6. Little Miss Kate says

    November 23, 2011 at 9:41 pm

    I follow @youngdrivers on Twitter

    Reply
  7. Little Miss Kate says

    November 23, 2011 at 9:42 pm

    I like sober julie on FB

    Reply
  8. Little Miss Kate says

    November 23, 2011 at 9:42 pm

    I Follow @SoberJulie on Twitter

    Reply
  9. Little Miss Kate says

    November 23, 2011 at 9:43 pm

    I follow on GFC

    Reply
  10. edmontonjb says

    November 23, 2011 at 10:36 pm

    My tip is to make sure you clear all the ice and snow off your car before driving. Snow blowing off your car can be hazardous to yourself and other drivers.

    Reply
  11. edmontonjb says

    November 23, 2011 at 10:36 pm

    I like Young Drivers of Canada on facebook as Jb Hartling

    Reply
  12. edmontonjb says

    November 23, 2011 at 10:37 pm

    I follow with GFC

    Reply
  13. edmontonjb says

    November 23, 2011 at 10:37 pm

    I follow you on twitter as edmontonjb

    Reply
  14. edmontonjb says

    November 23, 2011 at 10:38 pm

    I like you on facebook as Jb Hartling

    Reply
  15. edmontonjb says

    November 23, 2011 at 10:39 pm

    tweeted
    https://twitter.com/edmontonjb/status/139536475262947328

    Reply
  16. Arlana Gillis says

    November 25, 2011 at 2:25 am

    One Safe Winter Driving Tip is to make sure that your tires are at the correct air pressure for the model.

    Reply
  17. Arlana6 says

    November 25, 2011 at 2:26 am

    I follow YoungDriversofCanada.

    Reply
  18. Arlana says

    November 25, 2011 at 2:27 am

    I like Young Drivers of Canada.

    Reply
  19. Arlana6 says

    November 25, 2011 at 2:29 am

    I follow SoberJulie.

    Reply
  20. Arlana says

    November 25, 2011 at 2:30 am

    I like SoberJulieDoingLife.

    Reply
  21. Arlana6 says

    November 25, 2011 at 2:32 am

    Tweeted: https://twitter.com/#!/Arlana6/status/139969572571848705.

    Reply
  22. Jen M says

    November 28, 2011 at 10:05 pm

    My tip is, if you’re not sure you can drive in the snow – don’t risk it! Just take a bus or whatever else works in your town.

    Reply
  23. Jen M says

    November 28, 2011 at 11:01 pm

    Follow @youngdrivers on Twitter @mysecrethome

    Reply
  24. Jen M says

    November 28, 2011 at 11:01 pm

    Like Young Drivers of Canada on Facebook as Jen M.

    Reply
  25. Jen M says

    November 28, 2011 at 11:02 pm

    Follow Sober Julie Doing Life on Google Friend Connect as Jen M

    Reply
  26. Jen M says

    November 28, 2011 at 11:02 pm

    Follow @SoberJulie on Twitter @mysecrethome

    Reply
  27. Jen M says

    November 28, 2011 at 11:02 pm

    Like SoberJulieDoingLife on Facebook as Jen M.

    Reply
  28. Jen M says

    November 28, 2011 at 11:02 pm

    Subscribe to Sober Julie Doing Life via RSS

    Reply
  29. Jen M says

    November 28, 2011 at 11:03 pm

    http://twitter.com/#!/mysecrethome/status/141366576522870785

    Reply
  30. Hans says

    November 29, 2011 at 10:39 am

    Winter driving tip – Slow down and have winter tires

    Reply
  31. Trina Stewart says

    November 29, 2011 at 10:23 pm

    You know I’ve already loved ya long time ……..ago.

    Reply
  32. Krista Buchta says

    November 30, 2011 at 11:14 am

    Clean off all windows, the roof and hood of your vehicle before leaving your driveway. The ice and snow left on your roof and hood are dangerous to other drivers as well as yourself!

    Reply
  33. Jenn says

    December 1, 2011 at 9:48 pm

    My tips is, Make sure you have proper winter tires!

    Thanks!
    Jenn from How to Make Hair Bows
    learnquilling@gmail.com

    Reply
  34. Jenn says

    December 1, 2011 at 9:49 pm

    I’m following @YoungDrivers on twitter!

    Thanks!
    Jenn from How to Make Hair Bows
    learnquilling@gmail.com

    Reply
  35. Jenn says

    December 1, 2011 at 9:50 pm

    I liked Young Drivers of Canada on FB!

    Thanks!
    Jenn from How to Make Hair Bows
    learnquilling@gmail.com

    Reply
  36. Jenn says

    December 1, 2011 at 9:51 pm

    I’m following @SoberJulie on twitter!

    Thanks!
    Jenn from How to Make Hair Bows
    learnquilling@gmail.com

    Reply
  37. Jenn says

    December 1, 2011 at 9:51 pm

    I liked SoberJulieDoingLife on FB!

    Thanks!
    Jenn from How to Make Hair Bows
    learnquilling@gmail.com

    Reply
  38. Natalie Rea says

    December 5, 2011 at 10:28 pm

    I follow you on Twitter as @nat_rea

    Reply
  39. Natalie Rea says

    December 5, 2011 at 10:29 pm

    I like you on Facebook as http://www.facebook.com/therealnatalierea

    Reply
  40. Natalie Rea says

    December 5, 2011 at 10:41 pm

    Here’s a link to my tweet: http://twitter.com/#!/Nat_Rea/status/143890550314110976

    Reply
  41. Natalie Rea says

    December 5, 2011 at 10:41 pm

    I follow @youngdrivers on Twitter

    Reply
  42. Natalie Rea says

    December 5, 2011 at 10:42 pm

    I liked Young Drivers on FB

    Reply
  43. Natalie Rea says

    December 5, 2011 at 10:43 pm

    My tip is to turn in the direction you’re sliding in, if you’re spinning out on snow!

    Reply
  44. Charlene Vidal says

    December 5, 2011 at 11:16 pm

    My tip would be adding snow tires and getting an emergency kit.

    Reply
  45. Charlene Vidal says

    December 5, 2011 at 11:17 pm

    Follow @youngdrivers on Twitter as CharCharVidal.

    Reply
  46. Charlene Vidal says

    December 5, 2011 at 11:18 pm

    Like Young Drivers of Canada on Facebook as Charlene V.

    Reply
  47. Charlene Vidal says

    December 5, 2011 at 11:20 pm

    Follow Sober Julie Doing Life on Google Friend Connect as Charlene Vidal.

    Reply
  48. Charlene Vidal says

    December 5, 2011 at 11:20 pm

    Follow @SoberJulie on Twitter as CharCharVidal.

    Reply
  49. Charlene Vidal says

    December 5, 2011 at 11:21 pm

    Like SoberJulieDoingLife on Facebook as Charlene V.

    Reply
  50. Charlene Vidal says

    December 5, 2011 at 11:24 pm

    Tweeted Giveaway – http://twitter.com/#!/CharCharVidal/status/143908392241610753.

    Reply
  51. Charlene Vidal says

    December 6, 2011 at 12:06 am

    Tweet – https://twitter.com/#!/CharCharVidal/status/143919130561626112

    Reply
  52. Aeryn Lynne says

    December 6, 2011 at 4:55 am

    Safe Winter Driving Tip:
    Make sure you’ve got Winter tires!

    Reply
  53. Aeryn Lynne says

    December 6, 2011 at 4:56 am

    I follow @youngdrivers on Twitter :)

    Aeryn
    aeryn@habitue.ca

    Reply
  54. Aeryn Lynne says

    December 6, 2011 at 4:57 am

    I like Young Drivers of Canada on Facebook

    Reply
  55. Aeryn Lynne says

    December 6, 2011 at 4:58 am

    I follow Sober Julie Doing Life on Google Friend Connect

    Reply
  56. Aeryn Lynne says

    December 6, 2011 at 4:58 am

    I follow @SoberJulie on Twitter

    Reply
  57. Aeryn Lynne says

    December 6, 2011 at 4:59 am

    I like SoberJulieDoingLife on Facebook

    Reply
  58. Aeryn Lynne says

    December 6, 2011 at 4:59 am

    I subscribe to Sober Julie Doing Life via RSS

    Reply
  59. Aeryn Lynne says

    December 6, 2011 at 5:01 am

    Tweeted: http://twitter.com/#!/HabitueTO/status/143993239685435394

    Reply
  60. Charlene Vidal says

    December 7, 2011 at 12:08 am

    Tweet – https://twitter.com/#!/CharCharVidal/status/144281923370487809

    Reply
  61. Charlene Vidal says

    December 7, 2011 at 6:54 pm

    Tweet – https://twitter.com/#!/CharCharVidal/status/144565279735808000

    Reply
  62. Charlene Vidal says

    December 7, 2011 at 10:28 pm

    Tweet – https://twitter.com/#!/CharCharVidal/status/144619277884985346

    Reply
  63. Charlene Vidal says

    December 7, 2011 at 10:30 pm

    Tweet (3) – https://twitter.com/#!/CharCharVidal/status/144619277884985346

    Reply
    • Charlene Vidal says

      December 7, 2011 at 10:33 pm

      posted this in error, can’t delete this one.

      Reply
  64. Charlene Vidal says

    December 7, 2011 at 10:32 pm

    Tweet (4) https://twitter.com/#!/CharCharVidal/status/144619533267779584

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  1. Win a $75 Young Drivers of Canada Gift Certificate | Young Drivers of Canada says:
    November 24, 2011 at 9:09 pm

    […] around the corner, the timing could not be better!  Our friend and fellow blogger Julie from Sober Julie Doing Life is giving away a $75 Young Drivers of Canada gift certificate in honour of her 1 year […]

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