Experienced drivers from many other countries come to Vancouver and must pass a second-level Class 5 (N) driving test. Many are highly experienced drivers and move past parked cars 10 cm or less from the side of our car. My heart jumps every time this occurs. They parallel park and we swing into the parking […]
One of the largest financial payouts insurance companies cover is read-end collisions. I believe it’s one of the most brutal collisions to avoid. It took me a long time to get good at defending myself from it. I would say it was probably the last area of prevention that I developed. OBSERVATIONS When we slow, […]
We are all human. We all make mistakes. Looking for only your sign, that one facing you ignores the fact that you make mistakes. Looking only for your sign in an intersection is 25% of the entire information available to you. That is 75% that you are assuming is in support of your one sign. […]
Typically learning-drivers take training at the same time of the day. For example 6:30 pm right after work. This happens with most clients. But a large group of my clients are nervous, fearful, or post-crash drivers. Many take a gentler approach to learning spread over longer time spans. They also bring into the learning large […]
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🚦 Why Knowing Your Traffic Signs is Non-Negotiable 🚸 Every driver’s journey begins with learning the basics, but true mastery comes from understanding the language of the road—traffic signs. These signs do more than regulate traffic; they communicate vital information that ensures everyone’s safety. Ignoring or misunderstanding these signals can lead to dangerous situations, making […]
These collisions happen when a driver overtakes a cyclist in order to make a right turn. In this diagram, the vehicle overtakes, or cuts off, the cyclist during a right turn. Go read ICBC’s 33 crash discussions all of which you should be very familiar with. Read Here!
There is never a dull moment driving in Vancouver if you keep your eyes open! Driving lessons are not at all boring if you pay Attention to, what! Does that say 80! Yes you can call 311 to report sign problems or even 911 if its a danger. https://www.drivebc.ca/rahp/ https://www.dnv.org/government-administration/report-problem
These accidents happen when two vehicles are reversing from facing parking spots and hit each other.In this diagram, Vehicle A is reversing from a parking spot when it collides with Vehicle B, which is also reversing from a parking spot.
These accidents happen when one vehicle is reversing from a parking spot and collides with another vehicle that is reversing in the lane. In this diagram, Vehicle A is reversing from a parking spot when it collides with Vehicle B, which is reversing in the parking lot lane.
Watching high-speed car racing, intense TT motorbike races, and videos of cars balancing on two wheels have made me contemplate our true nature as people and our relationship with driving. Recently, I had the chance to work with a client who had spent many years working in the Emirates. Previous clients had confirmed that this […]
Finding ‘good’ varies with each person. There are more than 1500 driving schools in British Columbia. You can find the entire list here… ICBC DRIVING SCHOOLS. Reddit has huge discussions on driving schools and driving instructors. which gives you many voices telling you their true experiences. This is a very different, I would argue its […]
These accidents happen when one vehicle is reversing from a parking spot when it collides with an approaching vehicle. In this diagram, Vehicle A is reversing from a parking spot when it collides with Vehicle B. Go read ICBC’s 33 crash discussions all of which you should be very familiar with. Read Here!
