Category: Canada’s Worst Driver

Do you know your vehicle?

One of the things I’ve noticed from many drivers is their lack of understanding of their vehicle’s length. I witness many drivers backing out of their parking space with a lot of room behind them, but they stop short and move forward while trying to leave their space. Since they don’t know their vehicle very…



Do you have the need for speed?

Are you competitive? I play sports and love to compete. I teach my kids to play fair and follow the rules. It’s about good sportsmanship, not always about winning. Is driving more like a competitive game for you, or is it a necessity? What would you call “winning” for a driver?   The reason I…



What makes a bad driver?

Ever since I became a driving instructor 21 years ago, I always get asked the same question; “What’s the worst driver you’ve seen?” Once I started to work with Discovery Networks series Canada’s Worst Driver over their first 3 seasons, I tend to get that question asked a lot more. I also get asked; “Are…



Did you bring it along?

I love driving. To be honest, it relaxes me. I know it doesn’t for a lot of people. For the 21 years as a driving instructor, I’ve spoken to many people who hate driving with a passion. Why? If there’s something they don’t like about driving, why not find out how to fix it? I’m…



Where is the steering wheel anyway?

For centuries we’ve had vehicles that have had room for passengers to sit behind the driver. Horse-drawn carriages had a backseat or a wagon had a bed to sit in. When the automobile came onto the scene, it came with seats in the back so we can carry more passengers. But that’s the thing; they…