Category: defensive driving

Change only happens if you want it to happen

Life is always full of challenges; we all know that. It’s a regular challenge to raise our kids, to sometimes do our jobs and to keep your household chores up to date. Some people have a better handle on doing these things successfully than other people do. They seem to have self-control when it comes…



Traffic signs aren’t all made of metal

As a sports fan you often hear how the athletes will anticipate what the other players may do before they do it. They can see the signs of the play based on the actions of the other players and respond early. It’s a good skill to have as an athlete, but also a good skill…



Sometimes it’s better to give than take

We’ve all learned as kids to share things and work together with others. For those who play team sports, you’ve learned the same things from your coaches. Quite often, we can benefit by working together as opposed to working as individuals. The same can be said while driving. But, how can you work together with…



Did you know….

Living in a household with 4 kids, they will often learn things in school and then try to stump the rest of us when they get home with their new found information. I try to do the same things when I’m teaching students at Young Drivers of Canada, whether they are new drivers or seasoned…



Learning to drive in winter is a smart idea

A comment that we often hear is “Why should I learn to drive in the winter when the summer is so much nicer”. That may be true, but wouldn’t it be better to learn how to accelerate, brake and steer when road conditions are not normal when you can have an instructor sitting beside you?…



For drivers, what IS considered normal?

One of the common questions I’ve been asked by students I’m teaching at Young Drivers of Canada is “What is normal?” It seems to be a simple question, doesn’t it? I’ve answered it as ‘the same as always’ or ‘routine’. How often is something referred to as being normal compared to not normal? Do you…



If our cars were sponge…

As a teaching tool for Young Drivers of Canada in the classroom we have magnetic cars which are made of sponge. A lot of my students think they’re cool and funny and often want to play with them during breaks and lunch. My students and I were talking about them during break recently when one…



Winter driving is so… mental!

As written in the Hamilton Mountain News for the November 22, 2012 edition. http://www.hamiltonnews.com/opinion/columns/community-column-mental-preparation-key-to-safe-winter-driving/ Like most people, I hate making mistakes. I get somewhat annoyed when I’ve forgotten something important. This is especially true when it’s something I do quite often. Do you ever feel the same way? Maybe I’m a procrastinator or maybe I’m just…