Moving a 2000 kg machine takes time, and if your goal is to stay calm while driving, you—and every muscle—need time to get comfortable with the vehicle. People and machines have a long history, one that demands respect to avoid injury. Machines are powerful—steel, heavy, and unyielding—while we’re human, skin and bone. It’s a mismatch […]
To stay on top of driving there is a ton of stuff to pay attention to. Here the road surface changes from wet to dried mud lumps! Careful! Driving requires constant vigilance, and one of the most crucial aspects is keeping your eyes on the road surface. The road can change in an instant, and […]
This is a super simple habit, but a great one to protect yourself and smaller objects or people. It also sets up your brain to be aware 260 around you! Imagine a simple, 10-second routine that could make a huge difference in your driving safety. The 10-Second Circle Check is exactly that—a quick, easy habit […]
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 […]
Is today a school day? How would I know? Does the yellow 30 mean 30? And Playground Parks are not 30 at night? WHAT? Driving through a 30 mph zone can feel like a puzzle, especially with the array of signs and their subtle differences. Imagine you’re cruising along and suddenly see a yellow 30 […]
Everyone in your gang, or in your group, or all around you, is doing a certain thing (tailgating), and you get used to it as a norm. But then trouble comes. Hmmmm. Tailgating, the practice of following another vehicle too closely, poses significant risks to road safety. Maintaining an adequate following distance is crucial to […]
Give yourself the gift of being able to zip your car into any space, any parking lot, forward, backward, sideways, whatever! With no stress, super easy and safe each and every time. Even with your friends filled inside your car, plus a crowd on the sidewalk watching you expertly place the car right in parallel […]
Mastering car control is the core foundation of safe driving—a fundamental yet often overlooked aspect of driver education. At Cooper Driving School, we emphasize this essential starting point to ensure that new drivers build a solid base of skill and confidence. Car control encompasses not just learning the vehicle’s controls but fully understanding the car’s […]
Knowing who has the Right of Way and who should stop and yield and who should be able to go is super important—maybe the most important thing ever when driving and learning to drive Traffic lights break as does everything in the driving environment; nothing is permanent. Power lines get disrupted, and traffic control lights […]
P Park R Reverse N Neutral D Drive L Low or sometimes L is S Second. Knowing what all of these do and what they are for is a great way to build a Calm Driver. Not knowing what these things do can cause a panic when you need them or when something goes wrong. […]
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 […]
Imagine you’re driving down a winding road on a crisp autumn evening. Suddenly, you notice a car ahead that’s swerving slightly. The key here is to notice far away and respond/adjust immediately. Your training kicks in, and you gently ease off the gas, giving yourself more and more space. This small, almost instinctive action could […]
Feeling confident behind the wheel is key, and custom driving lessons are designed to help you get there. These lessons focus on areas where you need the most support, whether it’s parallel parking or navigating busy intersections. With a patient and encouraging instructor, you’ll start to feel more at ease and in control. It’s not […]
Are you ready to rethink everything you know about driving? Most people believe that passing the driving test is the pinnacle of their road skills. But here’s the reality: becoming a truly skilled driver takes decades of learning, adapting, and mastering the road—and a huge percentage of drivers never get there. In this eye-opening essay, […]
Did you know that wearing your seatbelt is one of the most effective ways to protect yourself in a vehicle? According to safety experts, buckling up can reduce the risk of fatal injury by 45% in a car and up to 60% in a truck. It’s a simple action that takes just a few seconds, […]
