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1. Licensees will comply with the Motor Vehicle Act and its regulations and any other relevant and applicable law. 1.1 - Licensees will immediately notify ICBC should they be charged with an offence listed under Divisions 27 or 28 of the Motor Vehicle Act Regulations , convicted of an offence listed under Divisions 27 or 28 of the Motor Vehicle Act Regulations , or […]
In a previous post, I suggested adding a few elements to the ICBC recommended practice list for new drivers, one of which is highway driving. Highway driving, with its extended runs, allows for the adjustment of steering, gas, and brake controls to accommodate much higher speeds, which many initially fear. Additionally, long vision and reading […]
Overcoming Lane Changing Challenges for New Drivers Many new drivers face common difficulties when changing lanes: Solution for – one long look instead of multiple short glances. Recognize that a learning driver is not an experienced one. This key distinction is often overlooked in driver training. Common Mistakes: These actions stem from their need to […]
In a previous post I suggested adding a few things to the ICBC suggested practise list for New Drivers learning to drive. One of which is DRIVING DOWNTOWN. Downtown requires a priority of knowing precisely your car’s position at all times, as well as a good solid reading of signs and road markings. Drivers who […]
ICBC has produced a list which you can download here. I would also suggest adding four more areas to practise in once you feel you have an overall handle on moving the car and doing all of the basic movements: Each of these areas provide a different take on the overall driver’s skill development. Variability […]
Previously we learned that the top difficulties many new driver face when lane changing is as follows: SOLUTION FOR #1 – TRY THIS 2. Also speak out loud your current speed. US 50 kmh 3. Repeat this 10 times with 10 different cars far ahead of you. 4. NEXT look at the space between the […]
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Drive Test Preparation Class 5 — CAN$195.00 This second-level test is a big challenge for many drivers, especially those who have not taken the similar, lower-level Class 7 test before. The class 5 test, has similar requirements to the first test but stricter criteria, including: fewer allowed faults, the addition of highway driving and conflict […]
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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 […]
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 […]
Discover a valuable technique for mastering manual transmission driving – self-instruction! After years of assisting novice drivers with a 5-speed standard Volkswagen, I abandoned traditional teaching methods due to their inefficiency and stress-inducing nature. Instead, I stumbled upon a cost-effective and efficient method that anyone can undertake. Here’s how: Locate a spacious, empty parking lot. […]
Early this am I spot a friendly goose walking from the curb lane out onto the roadway. I keep my speed and head far left passing lane. No other cars around. Plus an early scan found no other geese! Taxi takes curb lane, which is smart because goose is heading towards the faster lanes. Plus […]
Dry Steering is a myth - it does not hurt the car- in fact it improves control!
An Interesting site www.injuryresearch.bc.ca points out three main factors of drivers who died while driving: Speed Phones Booze It is wise to keep away from all of these three top factors. Also please take note of the percentages of this kind of event compared to the overall number of drivers. Ask yourself, what percentage of […]
Go read ICBC’s 33 crash discussions all of which you should be very familiar with. Read Here! Driver on right 150 (1) The driver of a vehicle must confine the course of the vehicle to the right hand half of the roadway if the roadway is of sufficient width and it is practicable to do […]
Clients often inquire about the what I think the most common reason for failing a road test. I consistently highlight the significance of avoiding speeding in a 30 zone.Many individuals then acknowledge the importance, noting they need to pay attention to those white 30 signs. This approach is akin to the ANSWER method I encountered […]
