I spend a lot of my time volunteering. I coach sports, have been a leader in the boy scouts and I help out with school trips. I like to share my time with my kids and others kids and teach them things they should know. I know a lot of people who do the same,…
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…
I was traveling along one of our busy roads the other day and happened to hear a few drivers honking at other drivers. I was a little curious as to the reasons why these drivers decided they needed to honk. The danger had already passed in one situation, so why honk? What’s the purpose in…
What’s your sign? When I get that question asked to me I respond “children crossing.” I don’t think that’s what they meant. However, there are a bunch of signs around us and do we even notice half of them? Maybe, but shouldn’t we, as drivers, notice more signs so we can protect ourselves and other…
Safety is a big part of our daily lives. We take the time to keep our kids safe in their daily activities, but sometimes forget when we’re driving to ensure everyone’s safety; including our own. I’m referring to the wearing of seatbelts. Most of use grew up wearing seatbelts, but for some reason, people feel…
I was recently driving on one of our local freeways on my way to teach class when I took one of the exit lanes. This was a lane which began early and as it continued, it would become an exit lane. The driver who was in front of me on the freeway was driving a…
I spend a lot of time with my kids and I always enjoy that time. My 2 sons and I always have things to talk about. While we were in the car recently, we ended up talking about driving. That’s when I realized my kids have more knowledge about driving than some licensed adults; and…
What do you notice most, drivers of cars driving poorly or drivers of commercial vehicles driving poorly? Which stands out the most? Personally, any driver who drives poorly stands out to me, but I do this for a living. I have to notice this so I can properly prepare my students. A few years ago…