You will face this tremendous internal conflict when preparing with your driving school for your big ICBC test day. The scene is Granville bridge, currently under construction with posted speed maximums at 30 km/hr. Let me set the stage first with the facts: Your driving test is five days from today. You have driven for […]
Often drivers who struggle to pass a test or struggle to get comfortable with driving are trying to manage all the complex pieces of driving without first building a core skillset to build the complexities on top of. A very important part of the ICBC driving test is keeping your car in the proper position […]
ANSWER: THREE YEARS OR MORE How long did it take you to learn to ski, play hockey or any other sport that required skill and development time for your body to get into shape? How long did it take you to learn Photoshop or earn your new job, or how to work the remote control […]
It took a while but finally, they started doing blind spot checks on the right turns. One check as you signal right and move closer to the right curb as you set up the turn positioning and block out space to your right preventing anyone from squeezing in between the car and the right curb. […]
We meet at our preset meeting place. I bring the car, and you bring your license. Outside of the car, we talk briefly about how much you’ve driven and generally what your goal is. If you have driven several hours or more, you take the driver’s seat. If you have no driving experience or don’t […]
New drivers typically struggle with 3 main maneuvers in the following order of difficulty; left turns, lane changes then parking. Here are my two steps to building your parking success. First, this simple game will prepare your thinking for both parking maneuvers on a driving test. Second, the main reason drivers cannot park is they-have-not-backed-up-long-enough. […]
So how many of this list do you fail to do? How many did you learn, not learn, from your driving instructor?
Learning to drive isn’t just about passing a test—it’s about overcoming deep-seated fears and anxieties. We specialize in helping drivers tackle these internal challenges. Our unique approach goes beyond the standard curriculum, focusing on your personal journey to gaining confidence and control behind the wheel. Don’t let fear hold you back—let us help you discover […]
In 1983, cell phones were invented, and by 1990, they were very common. In 1999, my morning drives to downtown Toronto from North York involved being on my work cell phone (a very big battery phones) for the entire 30-minute drive. This was the best time to manage purchasing my year’s million-dollar budget and buying […]
Your best first step here is to meet me at King Edward Station which is very close to a very calm quiet area where you can slowly show me your concerns and together we can take a step towards building you into a Calm Driver. Coming with no expectations, other than tell your story and […]
My Great Struggle Up to 30 years young, I thought something was seriously wrong with me. Ten people in a room would speak their truths, nine would be similar or identical, and one would be very different, mine. I thought something was wrong with me being so very different. Being different in my childhood was […]
Step 1: Let’s Keep It Simple: We kick off by simplifying the process. With my dual car controls, we ensure a safe drive together. You’ll focus on mastering just 3%—three essential tools for controlling the car—while I handle the remaining 97% of the driving environment. This collaborative approach guarantees our journey is 100% safe. Step […]
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Dealing with anxiety, stress and fear related to driving is the majority of my clients. Most have worked with previous trainers and schools before finding me. Dealing with higher energy while driving is a big challenge. Half of my clients are licensed drivers, and half are new drivers, some with zero driving experience. New Drivers […]

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