Your Vancouver driving school that keeps it straight-up. Ever heard me say “toot the Sam Horn”? It’s my way of reminding you about the unspoken rules of driving. It’s not just about stop signs and speed limits—it’s about courtesy, anticipation, and knowing the game. At Cooper Driving School, I’m a fantastic, highly experienced driving instructor […]
Toot – Beep Beep – Horn Recently a past client was taking me for a tour around the city. They maneuvered my car up behind the front car, turning left at a green, just-turned-yellow light change. The front car was waiting before turning left, waiting for the head-on traffic and crossing pedestrians to clear or […]
“Oh so let us toot the horn. Just give it a quick toot toot,” I calmly ask the new driver. “What,” the first new driver responds, “You want me to toot the horn?” “Well I don’t want to right now because there are cars around.” replies the second driver. Bang bang bang goes the third […]
This habit is critical. Every day when you drive, you must toot your horn to build that brain-body connection. In your future driving, when anything gets close, you will toot your horn without hesitation. This is important. When teaching, several times a month, I prevent a collision by merely reaching over and tooting the horn. LEARN […]
“Turning right here! It is a better route to work,” states my co-worker. Yes, every passenger has a differing opinion on how best to travel. Most people choose the FASTEST as the benchmark to GOOD driving. “Ha ha I beat you there. Jeez man you drive too slow!” This public or common sense opinion never […]
I’m Cooper from Cooper Driving School, a downtown Vancouver driving school that’s all about real talk. In the game of driving, how many rules are there? More than you think—beyond stop signs and speed limits, there’s courtesy, anticipation, and smarts. At Cooper Driving School, I’m a fantastic, highly experienced driving instructor who’ll teach you to […]
This is a tough one to understand when the average car in our city is 3/4 second to 1 1/4 seconds behind the car ahead of them, and the recommended safe practice is 2 seconds MINIMUM in ideal conditions! Tailgating is a common sight on our roads, with many drivers keeping a dangerously close 3/4 […]
COMMON PUBLIC IDEAS I DISAGREE. I’m trying to convey a different approach to driving—one that contrasts sharply with popular beliefs. Many people think that danger appears suddenly, that driving requires fast reflexes, and that being cautious means being slow. But I disagree with these “public myths.” The idea that driving safely is all about quick […]
Using the horn is good or bad? I’m always on the hunt for research linking horn use to crashes, ideally proving whether it helps or harms. Yet, many people assume “tooting the horn” is universally bad. I disagree. While teaching, I use the horn regularly to avoid close calls, letting my learner continue safely while […]
…effective action requires a balance of skills and readiness, not just a focus on defence… Defensive driving is essential, but so is a great offense—moving forward and actively avoiding danger. Considering that rear-end collisions lead to the highest insurance payouts – developing offensive skills might be wise. I’ve spent much of my career in fleet […]
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20 car lengths before the red car appeared, I watched it rolling thru the parking lot approaching our empty lane. The car was not jumping quickly into the lane space ahead of us that was open. They were moving slowly effectively timing the conflict with us perfectly, seemingly not seeing us coming. A bit odd. […]
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: […]
Additionally, there is one more reason why many clients do not achieve nor strive for my awareness level. It’s because they require something that they do not yet have enough of. And that’s called experience. Experience driving your own car regularly for years is very important to be able to grasp a vast portion of […]
“Many clients are very concerned with what the driver in the car behind us is thinking. As we move our 2000 kgs forward, the complexity of the roadway becomes irrelevant. The embarrassment of a horn toot, or just the thought, is far more important than a pedestrian or a cyclist!” The marked difference between the […]
