Oh and don’t forget the promise that driverless will end all death and injury on our roads. Yes right!
In my humble opinion as a driving instructor… Most if not all revert right back to their previous country’s way of driving within 5 minutes of passing the exam. Many are excited happy and very anxious to SHOW ME HOW THEY DRIVE like back home, now that they are licensed. I learned the hard way […]
Seven driving school tips to pass that B.c. Driving Test. Your drove for ten, twenty, forty hours with your friends and family. You tried the driving test and failed. WHY? Everyone said you were good. The problem is the bad driving habits of the average driver! Do not do these common driver things: Roll stop […]
First time I missed a 30 km/h in a school zone. I drove over the speed limit and failed. –SPEEDING The second time I missed seeing a pedestrian entering a crosswalk. The pedestrian was behind the steel beam that held up the roof of my car. –DANGEROUS ACTION The third time I did a three-point […]
The street was narrow. Parked cars beside us and a cement divider running down the entire roadway to my left. On the other side of this divider were two very narrow lanes with a yellow line in the middle-a two-way bike path. At the end of the block, a green circle sign with a black […]
LCR SCAN Left Centre Right Before driving through an intersection on a road test, you must check LCR. WHY? WHAT’S THE CONNECTION TO SAFETY AND SPENDING ICBC’s MONEY? While driving down a residential street, a car pulls out of their driveway, and you collide. Not that many drivers pull out of driveways, and when they […]
MARY For the past year, I practised with my husband. I want to pass tomorrow’s test to avoid waiting four months to get another appointment if I fail. That’s why I hired a driving instructor today for tips and advice for passing. Driving is a complex entanglement of habits mixed up with choices and decision […]
So far I have been into several new ICBC test centers: New Westminster 1320 3rd Avenue, 999 Kingsway Vancouver, and Coquitlam 100 Blue Mountain Street. Remember they don’t accept cash. Important things to remember on your test day: license backup id credit card bank card to pay (NO CASH AT THESE NEW CLAIMS CENTERS) stall […]
External distractions cause many drivers to get into trouble, such as cellphones, passengers, or driving past a recently smashed-up car. However, many of the drivers I work with struggle with internal distractions. Examiners are staring at my faults! Will the examiner confirm ‘good driver’ or ‘bad driver’? The examiner is not talking much and is […]
Completing a standard 100 to 105-hour, 3-week course (Monday to Friday, 8:30 am – 5:00 pm) is just the beginning of your career as a driving instructor. While this foundational training equips you with the necessary tools to meet regulations and start teaching it is very short of being great. The road to becoming a […]
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Welcome to Cooper’s Advanced “Master Calm Driving” Program At Cooper’s Master Calm Driving, I go beyond the basics of driving instruction to offer a transformative learning experience that builds confidence, control, and lifelong safety. Unlike traditional driver education programs, my approach is deeply rooted in modern neuroscience and decades of experience. It focuses on empowering […]
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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 […]
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 […]
Simple method, pay attention to the yellow road signs posted all the way down the road ahead of you! YES! THey warn you about whats coming before you can see whats coming! WOW! ITS amazing when you read the signs! AMAZING!
I’m so thankful for Cooper. He’s the best driving instructor ever! He helped me manage my anxiety when it comes to driving and taught me to be a calm and safe driver. Thanks to his help, I was able to pass my class 5 road test in ONE attempt. 😀 My friend recommended him to […]
