When driving, the paramount factor I prioritize for maximum safety and avoidance of conflicts is closely monitoring the condition of my vehicle. Over the years, I’ve extensively covered various aspects of driving, honing skills across different domains to minimize risks. Presently, my primary focus is on the four critical points of contact that my vehicle […]
Vehicle “A” = 100%Vehicle ‘B” = 0% Go read ICBC’s 33 crash discussions all of which you should be very familiar with. Read Here! Reverse turn 168  Except as provided by the bylaws of a municipality or the laws of a treaty first nation, the Nisg̱a’a Nation or a Nisg̱a’a Village, a driver must not turn […]
Vehicle “A” = 100% Vehicle ‘B” = 0% If you can’t see, you can’t go. Vision Vision Vision 100% Hope Exists when there are no Facts Faith Exists when there is no Hope Effective Solutions can only be produced with Facts Driving a car and keeping out of trouble must be built on facts. No […]
GO SEE ICBC’s DISCUSSION OF THIS CRASH CAR A – 100% AT FAULT CAR B – 0% Go read ICBC’s 33 crash discussions all of which you should be very familiar with. Read Here! 174 yielding right of way on left turn 174   When a vehicle is in an intersection and its driver intends to turn […]
Car A 100% at Fault Car B is 0 % at Fault Go read ICBC’s 33 crash discussions all of which you should be very familiar with. Read Here! Yield means, you approaching the yield sign, RED, shows that you must stop if need be and give way to all other traffic. RED versus the […]
Car A 50% at Fault Car B 50% at Fault Go read ICBC’s 33 crash discussions all of which you should be very familiar with. Read Here! Again, any lateral move must be done only when it is clear and safe to proceed laterally. On multi-lane highways, this can occur while another vehicle is also […]
riding my bike of course, this decision is entirely my choice most mornings I would rise early, with a relaxed peaceful and beautiful bike right around Coal Harbour and into Stanley Park watching the geese, the stunning morning sunrise and the amazing scenery was a daily refreshment for me but this all changed over the […]
Car A 100% at Fault Go read ICBC’s 33 crash discussions all of which you should be very familiar with. Read Here! ONE LAW REFERENCED HERE All lateral moves must be done strategically and carefully to ensure nothing is beside you when you move. Remember you are driving forward faster than in any other direction […]
Car A 100% at Fault go see example one here E Go read ICBC’s 33 crash discussions all of which you should be very familiar with. Read Here!
Often clients come to me with this statement believing they are not good at driving. Many have heard confirming comments from trainers, friends and family members. Many hear these coaching words: I can respond in two ways. In truth, your concern about the dangers, specifically the higher risk you sense at intersections, is BRILLIANT! You […]
Car A 100% at Fault go see example one here Go read ICBC’s 33 crash discussions all of which you should be very familiar with. Read Here! e. Car B is parked and Car A drives down the road and smacks into Car B which is parked on the side of the road. Car A […]
Car A 100% at Fault go see example one here I routinely look for different ways that driving risk is assessed. In this section of ICBC’s website, I found a select list of thirty-three accidents showing each fault decision. Interesting to review what ICBC sees as being the ones to pay attention to. So let’s […]
Car A 100% at Fault I routinely look for different ways that driving risk is assessed. In this section of ICBC’s website, I found a list of thirty-three accidents showing each fault decision. Interesting to review what ICBC sees as being the ones to pay attention to. So let’s pay attention. Go read ICBC’s 33 […]
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 […]
This continued conversation about Risk and Driving in Canada started in a previous post What’s the Risk In Driving A Car? I think it’s important to realize that risk is constantly changing and present every time you leave your home. Crossing borders into another country or driving across another province changes the risk numbers. But […]

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