Q: HOW DOES THIS FIT INTO DRIVER EDUCATION? HMMM. A: How about a DIFFERENT way to drive? Go to YOUTUBE and do a search for “ISLE OF MAN.” allows them to navigate the circuit at extreme speeds despite limited real-time visibility The lights are on but no one’s home Isle of Man TT Race 231 […]
More control leads to more speed. But more speed doesn’t always lead to more control. In my experience with new drivers, increasing speed often diminishes control, pushing them to prioritize the social norm of “Go Go Go” over mastering the critical skill of control. New drivers need to focus on gaining control, not chasing speed. […]
At Cooper Driving School, we prioritize safety over speed, teaching you to resist the pressures of modern driving culture and make thoughtful decisions that prioritize well-being. By driving at a safe pace, you develop a confident and calm style that enhances your overall driving experience. Focusing on safety rather than speed is a core principle […]
Specifically, Ontario is increasing these roads: Specifically, Ontario is increasing these roads: British Columbia’s maximum is 120 km/h. Most other provinces are 100 or less.
Certainly! Speed signs are essential for more than just legal compliance; they provide critical information about the terrain, road complexity, and potential risks. Here’s a breakdown of how different speed limits correlate with various road conditions and risks: Speed Signs and Their Connecting Risks Connecting Risks to Speed Limits #DriveSmart #StaySafe Understanding the rationale behind […]
THE MAXIMUM ALLOWED POSTED SPEED LIMITS UNDER IDEAL CONDITIONS THE FASTEST YOU ARE LEGALLY ALLOWED TO GO 50 km/h All residential areas in British Columbia unless otherwise posted. 80 km/h All non-residential roadways in British Columbia unless otherwise posted. 20 km/h Back alleys, driveways, parking lots, gas stations, and anything that is not the main […]
My observation of sitting beside a driver experiencing a panic attack or a sudden rush of anxiety is nothing compared to the driver’s internal experience as we both attempt to survive the incident. I observe calm and careful change to sudden and fast. Wrenching the steering one way then the other, eyes wide open locked […]
Each quarter the highest speeding ticket is published… 141,833 speeding tickets were issued since the summer of 2019. That’s 155 tickets per day. 159 in 50 109 over 3.2x’s the limit 168 in 60 108 over 2.8x’s the limit 181 in 60 121 over 3x’s the limit 198 in 80 118 over 2.5x’s the limit […]
About 70,000 Red Light Tickets have been issued yearly in B.C. since the cameras started in the summer of 2019. This averages 192 red light tickets issued every day in B.C. SEE THE STATISTICS HERE I am out on the roads of Vancouver doing driving lessons daily. I see about 3 to 5 full no […]
140 cameras province-wide. 105 monitor red light violations 35 monitor both red light and speed violations. Cameras started here in the summer of 2019. Tickets go to the owner of the car. The camera activates when the vehicle enters the intersection after the light has turned red. If you’re waiting to make a left turn […]
The following is posted on the City of Vancouver website which I found on June 26, 2022. Please click the image to go to the original link. What did your driving instructor teach you in your Vancouver driving lesson?
Positioning – keeping your car in the middle of your lane when moving straight, to the left when setting up a left, and to the right when going right. Additionally, move to the left of your lane when some object is too close to the right side of your lane. And moving to the right […]
consistent speeds, not too far above the limit and not too far below, speeds appropriate for the conditions must do complete stops at stop signs, red light and exiting parking lots amber is stop, is a red and must stop before entering the intersection, if not proceed with caution if unable to stop safely in […]
“If you turn right here, its faster.” “You could have made that light you know.” “You don’t need to drive the speed limit you know. You can go faster!” “Slow driving is dangerous and there are laws against it in the rules of the road.” thrill versus relaxed “If you turn left here its slower […]
