The article explores how the “go go go” mindset in driving leads to hazardous behavior like speeding, tailgating, and ignoring traffic rules. It emphasizes that societal pressure to always move quickly creates stress, encourages aggressive driving, and increases the risk of collisions. Todd Cooper critiques this mentality, arguing that it fosters a dangerous groupthink, pushing […]
Once again, I meet a client who’s pushing hard on the gas when turning corners. And after every stop sign, they’re right back on the gas, too. These are typical habits they’ve picked up after paying someone —you know who! But despite being taught to speed up around corners and take off fast from stop […]
So how many of this list do you fail to do? How many did you learn, not learn, from your driving instructor?
A very important skill new drivers must learn is to NOT JOIN THE PARTIES. Learn to keep away as things get congested and complex. Often I will watch the series of events ahead of us evolve as my driver continues to approach the ever-increasing complex situation. I refer to this as DON’T JOIN THE PARTY […]
…effective action requires a balance of skills and readiness, not just a focus on defence… Defensive driving is essential, but so is a great offense—moving forward and actively avoiding danger. Considering that rear-end collisions lead to the highest insurance payouts – developing offensive skills might be wise. I’ve spent much of my career in fleet […]
🚗✨ Learning to drive can be daunting, but we use the parking to review, relax and draft pictures. 🛑🔄. We take regular breaks to park and review what you’ve learned, helping you absorb the info at your own speed 🚗📚. This makes sure you’re not rushed and feel confident each step of the way 🌟. […]
We believe in learning at your own pace. 🏎️ Each step is mastered before moving on, reducing stress and boosting confidence. 🔄 🌟 Quality Over Speed 🌟Deep understanding and lifelong skills. Enjoy the journey and drive safely. 🚦 🚗 The Power of Slow Learning on the Road 🚗 In a fast-paced driving world, a slower, […]
THEORY ISN’T EVERYTHING BUT MANY BIG SCHOOLS HAVE EXPERIENCED TRAINERS – best to ask how experienced 🧠💡, BUT THE REAL WEAKNESS LIES IN THE INCAR EXPERIENCE 🚘… UNLESS YOU DO THIS ONE THING: DEMAND to see the years of teaching experience and qualifications of your incar trainer IN WRITING 📝. Always ask for their DI […]
At Cooper Driving School, we integrate the latest neuroscience discoveries into our training to teach you proactive offensive driving techniques that help you anticipate and navigate road dangers intelligently, ensuring safety for yourself and others. If you’re looking for more detailed information or specific strategies to improve your driving skills, let me know how I […]
We are driving down the inside lane closest to the right sidewalk. The two faster lanes beside us are full, bumper to bumper traffic. Overall flow varied from 50 to 60 km/h. Entering our lane from the parking lot to our right is a red-car which slowly rolls past the sidewalk putting its front end […]
The mix of different road users is common in third-world countries, which is a practice that instantly increases the dangers for all road users. The different speeds at which people move make judging speeds and distances very difficult. Additionally, the education of the different users makes it a challenge to coordinate a group response, if […]
The placement of R-1 stop signs at intersections is influenced by meticulous traffic studies, but two conditions stand out due to their specificity and impact on road safety. Firstly, at intersections of minor roads where the limited sight distance restricts vehicles to a remarkably low speed of 15 km/h or less, and where there has […]
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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 […]
