INFORMATION OVERLOAD Many clients come to me from other trainers, confused and frustrated. The instructors dumped everything they knew onto the new driver, nonstop talking and feeding endless lists of things to do. Where are the priorities? What are the stages of learning? In what order does the learning need to occur? Is not each […]
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Why Choose Cooper’s Calm Driving School: The Key to Safe, Confident Driving for Life *Class 5 & Class 7 drivers only Calm Driving Mastery for Anxiety-Free Confidence: At Cooper’s Calm Driving, we help you develop mental and emotional control, not just physical skills. Learn how to stay calm, reduce anxiety, and master the road with […]
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1. What makes Cooper Driving School different from other driver education programs? Personalized Coaching and Real Driving Mastery At Cooper Driving School, we go beyond just preparing students to pass their driving test. Our approach focuses on personalized coaching that builds confidence, calmness, and real driving mastery. We emphasize core driving skills like car control, traffic […]
The Illusion of Easy Answers vs. The Reality of Lifelong Learning When it comes to driving, the world is full of “easy answers.” Advertising often promise, “Come to us, and we’ll help you pass the test,” or even, “Our course will make you a safer driver.” These claims offer a simple solution—one small piece of […]
As a professional driving instructor, I’m often asked questions at all hours by my clients. It’s part of the job I love because it reflects their eagerness to learn and improve. Many instructors might set strict boundaries, but I believe true driver education goes beyond just scheduled lessons. My clients need to feel supported throughout […]
Traditional driver education often focuses on the mechanics of passing a test, following set rules, and checking off items on a government checklist. But what happens after you pass the test and face the unpredictability of real-world driving? At the heart of effective driver training is not just teaching road signs or the 12-second rule, […]
Throughout my career in senior management, a key practice for successfully completing projects was identifying and engaging with the UDM— the Ultimate Decision Maker—within an organization. Over the years of teaching in B.C., various insights from ICBC examiners have been shared in different formats. Below is a summary of valuable tips that can help you […]
So how many of this list do you fail to do? How many did you learn, not learn, from your driving instructor?
Most driving courses focus on one goal: passing the test. But what happens after the test? Are new drivers truly prepared for the realities of the road? At Cooper Driving School, we take a different approach. We delve deep into the core beliefs and values that shape how you drive, helping you filter out the […]
THE BACK WHEELS STEER – It’s a common myth, but let’s set the record straight: only the front wheels steer. The back wheels? They just follow, getting dragged around every corner you take. NEVER SLOW THE CARS DOWN BEHIND YOU – Another myth that gets passed around. But think about it: you’re constantly stopping the […]
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In 1983, cell phones were invented, and by 1990, they were very common. In 1999, my morning drives to downtown Toronto from North York involved being on my work cell phone (a very big battery phones) for the entire 30-minute drive. This was the best time to manage purchasing my year’s million-dollar budget and buying […]
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 […]
Your best first step here is to meet me at King Edward Station which is very close to a very calm quiet area where you can slowly show me your concerns and together we can take a step towards building you into a Calm Driver. Coming with no expectations, other than tell your story and […]
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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 […]
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 […]
