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Drive Test Preparation Class 5, 5L & LDL This second-level test is a big challenge for many drivers, especially those who have not taken the similar, lower-level Class 7 test before. The class 5 test, has similar requirements to the first test but stricter criteria, including: fewer allowed faults, the addition of highway driving and […]
With eight years of driving experience in your home country, your ICBC test is just a week away. To succeed, focus on two main areas: ICBC Examiner Requirements and Your Eight Years of Habits. 1. ICBC EXAMINER REQUIREMENTS In the short term (a few hours), concentrate on: 2. YOUR EIGHT YEARS OF HABITS Over the […]
I just got home after a driving lesson with a client I trained 3 years ago when I first arrived in Vancouver. I was with another school at the time but now they have 2 years of driving and are ready to attempt that big final second N test. What did they show me today? […]
Actually, it was a similar sign but not 2 occupants but 6. I turned right into this lane and failed to notice it said 6 occupants. We were only 2 occupants in my car. I failed. Did your driving instructor teach this during your training, yes?
Drove a bit in my home country and then found Cooper for ten lessons. The examiner got in the car and started talking about multiple programming languages. He knew that I was in the coding business. I love to talk about my industry, but it’s my driving test! I need to concentrate on my driving! […]
I had to dig out the driver’s handbook to prove that it was needed for the test. In fact, as a driver, you should be totally in command of the tool called car. So I added a few more details to help them best prepare. Failing an ICBC driving test in the first 30 seconds […]
I roll right turns on red lights.I stop so close to cars ahead of me that I cannot turn out quickly in an emergency.I follow cars ahead on me closer that 2 or 3 seconds following distance.I often, regularly, speed and go with the flow of traffic.I do not fully stop at stop signs. Do […]
In my humble opinion as a driving instructor… Most if not all revert right back to their previous country’s way of driving within 5 minutes of passing the exam. Many are excited happy and very anxious to SHOW ME HOW THEY DRIVE like back home, now that they are licensed. I learned the hard way […]
This is found at on-ramps as you accelerate to highway speeds of 80 plus. Usually, you come from a residential 50 zone and must speed up to 80 BEFORE you enter the highway’s first lane. Drivers often notice this sign for the first time during their driving test day during the test! You see the […]
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Different Countries, Different Driving Habits: Navigating Culture Shock “I’ve been a good driver for 10 years in my home country! I am a good driver.” This may very well be true in your country. However, most drivers in Canada also believe they are good drivers. Once you pass your license test here, you often drive […]
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Failed My Class 7 Driving Test – Now What? Today, I didn’t pass my ICBC driving test because of the following: I didn’t turn on my windshield wipers when it started to rain. I drove straight through a right-turn-only sign. I didn’t fully stop at a stop sign. These aren’t just random errors; they’re direct […]
Signs say 20 and it is a construction zone yet every single car blasts past us! WOW! A huge challenge to know where to put our car! Is Speeding the Solution? Imagine you’re driving through a construction zone where the speed limit is 20 mph, but every other car is zipping past at 50+ mph. […]
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Park nice and straight to avoid embarrasement Mastering Parking for the ICBC Test: 100% Knowing Enjoy this video about mastering parking for your ICBC driving test—it’s more than just fitting into a spot. It’s your chance to showcase control, patience, and your “100% KNOWING” of everything around your car! There are 5 possible types of […]
FLOW OF TRAFFIC From a young age, we spend time in cars with friends, family, or partners, constantly learning even when we’re not paying attention. Most learners can instinctively move with the flow of traffic without focusing on the actual speed. But when you start lessons with Cooper, suddenly you have to stay within posted […]
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Risk assessment is regularly shown by the posted maximum sleep limit signs. 1. Reading Every Sign and Managing Speed: The Key to ICBC Test Success If you think driving is just about steering and stopping, think again. On your ICBC driving test, one of the biggest indicators of your readiness is how well you read […]
