I’m Cooper from Cooper Driving School, a downtown Vancouver driving school that tells it like it is. Electric vehicle salesmen love to promise the world—zero crashes, perfect safety, end of all problems. It’s snake oil, plain and simple. At Cooper Driving School, I’m a fantastic, highly experienced driving instructor who’ll keep you grounded in reality. […]
Be Prepared Pack your important documents in a waterproof bag when facing possible flooding or an evacuation alert. Essential items include: Avoid storing valuables in your car; they may not be covered by vehicle insurance if damaged or stolen. Move vehicles, including RVs and trailers, to higher ground if they’re parked in low-lying areas. Have […]
This concept car announced 8 years ago is planned for release in 2035. That’s more than 20 years of planning ahead of products and launches. What kind of big money is pushing this massive car market change? Driverless cars! It promises to solve your Trouble Learning To Drive Issues as well as Save The Planet […]
PLUS, I SUGGEST… Never sign anything. Never deposit money. Never agree to anything while standing in the salesman’s location. Never agree to anything on the phone or by email or text. Never wait more than 3 minutes for anything. ( Time is the greatest of all tactics to keep you controlled. ) ALWAYS have a certified mechanic check out the […]
Buy your own car now. Many clients, after struggling for several months trying every possible way to get enough hours behind the wheel decided to buy their own car as a solution. Insurance ($120.00 per month.) Used Car $7000.00 Instamek $200.00 AFTER WHICH every friend who has a license that visits, goes out, and drives. […]
THE BACK WHEELS STEER – It’s a common myth, but let’s set the record straight: only the front wheels steer. The back wheels? They just follow, getting dragged around every corner you take. NEVER SLOW THE CARS DOWN BEHIND YOU – Another myth that gets passed around. But think about it: you’re constantly stopping the […]
Finding ‘good’ varies with each person. There are more than 1500 driving schools in British Columbia. You can find the entire list here… ICBC DRIVING SCHOOLS. Reddit has huge discussions on driving schools and driving instructors. which gives you many voices telling you their true experiences. This is a very different, I would argue its […]
When I lived in China, I observed many Chinese students saying the English word ‘dog.’ Some instantly said it without hesitation, while others hesitated and seemed to search for the right word before eventually saying ‘dog.’ DOG gŏu gŏu DOG DOG One group looked at the dog and immediately said ‘dog’ without searching. The other […]
Too Slow Turned in Front of Green Car Did 38 in the 30 zone Too Slow It was a sunny afternoon around 3:30 pm which is the exact time schools get out so I added an extra cautious approach to my driving while on my driving test and slowed down extra extra to show the […]
Mixed Road Users I grew up with Elmer The Safety Elephant knowing that cars are big steel and fast and I must get out of the way and pay careful notice of all things car, to survive. This was ingrained into me at a very young age. Fear it was. In Asia, everything can be […]
Often partners of my new drivers suggest that it’s important to have a very high degree of skill with the car including the mechanics and how the car works. Modern cars are designed to make it easy to drive, minimal knowledge required. But once you hit the legal roads with signs rules laws bylaws and […]
We all accept various risks; sports, stocks, card games, walking, riding bikes, surfing and sky diving. Ride a bicycle with no brakes. Walk on an icy road with no winter boots. Leave the house in a winter storm with no winter jacket. Walk to the store to buy food but forget to check for your […]
