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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? […]
Yes, many New Canadian drivers can drive on their countries license for a certain period ( 90 days, six months other ). At some point, you will need to pass a Class 5 ‘N’ driving test. Here is the SHOCKING part. For some, you can drive alone here in British Columbia on your country’s license. […]
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 […]
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. […]
Parking lots can be a challenge, especially when they’re crowded. But don’t worry, here’s a simple tip to help you navigate safely! 🌟 Toot Your Horn! 📢🚗 When you’re in a busy parking lot, reversing can feel like looking out the back of your head. It’s tough and risky! 😵💫 Here’s how to manage it: […]
This first exam is a unique experience which contains many surprising requirements that most of us would never imagine. Without working or talking with an experienced local instructor I would be surprised if someone passed by just going in on their own. The two books ICBC publishes must be gone through in detail if you […]
A vehicle drives through an intersection with no stop signs. A crash occurs when a second vehicle drives through the intersection and collides with the first vehicle. In the diagram, Vehicle B is proceeding on a roadway with no stop sign. Vehicle A drives past the stop sign and enters the roadway, colliding with Vehicle […]
These collisions happen when a cyclist rides inside a crosswalk and is struck or overtaken by a driver. In this diagram, a cyclist riding across a marked crosswalk is in a collision with a vehicle. Go read ICBC’s 33 crash discussions all of which you should be very familiar with. Read Here!
