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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 labeled […]
A new Vancouver clent just talked about the glaring failure one of the bigger known local driving schools in managing their learning experience, which they took ten years ago. Here’s where they went wrong: 1️⃣ Disregarding Learner Anxiety: Instead of addressing the natural anxiety many learners bring, the driving school never voiced nor took into […]
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 […]
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. […]
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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!
Dealing with anxiety, stress and fear related to driving is the majority of my clients. Most have worked with previous trainers and schools before finding me. Dealing with higher energy while driving is a big challenge. Half of my clients are licensed drivers, and half are new drivers, some with zero driving experience. New Drivers […]
Don’t look at the parked cars tight on both sides as we drive down the narrow residential street. So then, what do you look at? How about aiming for the middle of the empty space between the cars? Don’t think of failing versus focusing on the primary task of driving properly. 90% to 95% of […]
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 […]
I WANT TO BE A SUPER SAFE DRIVER! This is a familiar statement from many driving schools and driver training groups. However, many of these schools are rarely seen outside the test areas. Hmmm. Words versus Deeds. When I first entered the training industry, I was shocked at the list I was instructed to follow […]
Toot – Beep Beep – Horn Recently a past client was taking me for a tour around the city. They maneuvered my car up behind the front car, turning left at a green, just-turned-yellow light change. The front car was waiting before turning left, waiting for the head-on traffic and crossing pedestrians to clear or […]
This term surprises me. It is used often when I ask clients why they came to me. Why is teaching at the learner’s level such a novelty? What other type of teaching is more prevalent? WELL LET ME TELL YOU Many of the biggest schools teach from a piece of paper with a list of […]
30 mph (48 km/h) 48 km/h (30 mph) This is a very tough way to fail a driver’s test but it happens. Recently a perfect score sheet with remarks like GOOD DRIVING, and GREAT BLIND SPOT CHECKS, still resulted in a fail! TOO SLOW! Before explaining this failure, it’s best you review two previous posts discussing the […]
SO WHAT IS THE ANSWER TO KEEPING OUT OF TROUBLE IN THESE DIFFICULT SITUATIONS? ANSWER IS … Do not lose your grip on the road in any of the above situations! HOW DO I DO THIS? It’s winter. Your Car will slide. You will lose grip! The key is to lose grip in places where […]
