“Every driving lesson feels like a blur. I often disassociate and don’t understand my instructor’s explanations about the car’s position. It’s frustrating because I never know where the car is and the lessons feel like constant corrections,”go more right” or “more left.”         This post is for the driving instructors out in […]
A crash at an uncontrolled intersection occurs when a vehicle is driving through that intersection and collides with an approaching vehicle that has failed to yield. In the diagram, Vehicle B has approached an uncontrolled intersection (an intersection without lights or stop signs) and is proceeding on the roadway. Vehicle A then enters the intersection […]
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 […]
Two vehicles approach an uncontrolled intersection at approximately the same time. A crash occurs when both vehicles proceed into the intersection. In the diagram, Vehicle A and Vehicle B are both proceeding through an uncontrolled intersection (an intersection with no lights or stop signs) when Vehicle A and Vehicle B collide. Go read ICBC’s 33 […]
A vehicle is driving straight through an uncontrolled T-intersection (an intersection with no stop signs or lights). A second vehicle turns into the intersection and the two vehicles collide. In the diagram, Vehicle drives through an uncontrolled T-intersection. Vehicle B is turning at the intersection and the two vehicles collide. Go read ICBC’s 33 crash […]
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 […]
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 […]
🚦 Why Knowing Your Traffic Signs is Non-Negotiable 🚸 Every driver’s journey begins with learning the basics, but true mastery comes from understanding the language of the road—traffic signs. These signs do more than regulate traffic; they communicate vital information that ensures everyone’s safety. Ignoring or misunderstanding these signals can lead to dangerous situations, making […]
These collisions happen when a driver overtakes a cyclist in order to make a right turn. In this diagram, the vehicle overtakes, or cuts off, the cyclist during a right turn.  Go read ICBC’s 33 crash discussions all of which you should be very familiar with. Read Here!
There is never a dull moment driving in Vancouver if you keep your eyes open! Driving lessons are not at all boring if you pay Attention to, what! Does that say 80! Yes you can call 311 to report sign problems or even 911 if its a danger. https://www.drivebc.ca/rahp/ https://www.dnv.org/government-administration/report-problem
These accidents happen when two vehicles are reversing from facing parking spots and hit each other.In this diagram, Vehicle A is reversing from a parking spot when it collides with Vehicle B, which is also reversing from a parking spot.
These accidents happen when one vehicle is reversing from a parking spot and collides with another vehicle that is reversing in the lane. In this diagram, Vehicle A is reversing from a parking spot when it collides with Vehicle B, which is reversing in the parking lot lane.
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 […]
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 […]
These accidents happen when one vehicle is reversing from a parking spot when it collides with an approaching vehicle. In this diagram, Vehicle A is reversing from a parking spot when it collides with Vehicle B. Go read ICBC’s 33 crash discussions all of which you should be very familiar with. Read Here!

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