Many years ago my best friend missed ONE stop sign, visited the very edge of death, and lost 6 years of life, living in rehabilitation and learning to walk and talk again. As kids growing up, we did not learn to hunt for ALL FOUR STOP SIGN in an intersection. We also did not realize […]
I drove right beside a playground on my test with a playground sign and I kept my speed at 30 km/h and failed! WHY? I saw a playground sign! I saw a school crossing sign! I saw a pedestrian crossing sign. I thought it was 30! OK. The exam is not a thought exam. It […]
Come drive complex busy congested short blocks confusing road designs busy bikers and lots of pedestrians. My extensive training in crash research with Transport Canada cell phone studies prepared me very well in handling working with new drivers downtown in complex situations. Why are we the only driving school training in the complex downtown area? […]
“If you turn right here, it’s faster.” “You could have made that light you know.” “You don’t need to drive the speed limit you know. You can go faster!” “Slow driving is dangerous and there are laws against it in the rules of the road.” thrill versus relaxed “If you turn left here it’s slower […]
Over 50km/h must you move to right lane on a multi lane road. Important for Class 5 Tests on the highways. Read more about Keeping Right and Letting Others Pass Frequently Asked Questions about the Keep Right Law. Drivers should think twice about hogging the left lane on high-speed highways when new rules come into […]
Vision is the utmost most important element in driving. Know where objects are and ensure you can see everything close to you or approaching you. WHY? An accident is when two object occupy the same space. DO NOT GET CLOSE. This a blind spot sign. Have you ever seen one? For a more in depth […]
it is the law so follow the rules of the road its part of everyday driving and part of passing your driving test
PLUS, I SUGGEST… Never sign anything. Never deposit money. Never agree to anything while standing in the salesman’s location. Never agree to anything on the phone or by email or text. Never wait more than 3 minutes for anything. ( Time is the greatest of all tactics to keep you controlled. ) ALWAYS have a certified mechanic check out the […]
“Gibberish! “ These are the owner’s words of the 6th group I worked with over the last few years here in B.C. Gibberish is a great word. It means they don’t understand what I say. These words came from one of the biggest and fastest-growing schools in the region. Quality is the sales words that […]
https://www.icbc.com/driver-licensing/new-drivers/Documents/driver-experience-log.pdf Your First Twenty Hours The fine muscles in your ankles and wrists take time to develop and give your foot and hands accurate enough control to move the car smoothly. Merging your hands and feet with your eyes so they all work as a single unit also takes time to develop to move smoothly. […]
In Ontario’s Highway Traffic Act has the right of way is mentioned once. SEE HERE In British Columbia’s Motor Vehicle Act has the right of way is mentioned 7 times. SEE HERE However in both places, has the right of way is only mentioned in relation to pedestrians crossing the road at intersections, or lights, […]
ANSWER: THREE YEARS OR MORE How long did it take you to learn to ski, play hockey or any other sport that required skill and development time for your body to get into shape? How long did it take you to learn Photoshop or earn your new job, or how to work the remote control […]
Core beliefs start at birth and get stronger as we age. Rarely do we change these cores. I call them habits-of- our-thinking. For many, we never question these core beliefs. We allow them to rule. But under stress, while driving, like on an exam, these core beliefs may kick in and overrule what your eyes […]
‘You can catch that light you know!’ ‘If you go left here its faster.’ The Bugatti. If you do not know this name, just say it at the next dinner meeting and watch what sex KNOWS. It’s the faster production car one can buy. It can go as fast, if not faster than the F1 […]
We meet at our preset meeting place. I bring the car, and you bring your license. Outside of the car, we talk briefly about how much you’ve driven and generally what your goal is. If you have driven several hours or more, you take the driver’s seat. If you have no driving experience or don’t […]
