Category: driver’s license

How to get your G1 Ontario driver’s license

**A contributed post as written for The Safe Driver.   Want to pass the Ontario driving test? Before talking about how to pass the Ontario driving test We must first understand the different types of driving licences available in Ontario and which one is most relevant to you, if you are a new driver the most relevant…



What you may or may not know about the vehicle you’re driving

Let’s face facts; road safety should be everyone’s concern. Even if you don’t drive, you still have to travel across roads as a pedestrian, cyclist or as a passenger in a vehicle. Being able to see the “big picture” is an advantage to all road users to help protect us all. The big picture is…




When you learned to drive, were you really ready?

Deep down we all do things for a reason. Even as kids we did what we wanted, but when asked by our parents why we did what we did, we often replied “I don’t know”. Perhaps we were embarrassed with our personal reason for our actions, or perhaps we knew the person asking the question…



Can you believe 10 seasons of Canada’s Worst Driver?

One of the most common conversation topics many people can relate to is the weather. If we had no weather, many people would just stop making small-talk with others. It’s a common element within our society. Something else millions of people can relate to is bad drivers. We’ve all seen them, been in the same…



How to fail your road test

As most people I come to meet through Young Drivers of Canada they want to pass their road test and get their driver’s licence as soon as possible. Some of the students I’ve taught over the years actually want to drive safely. Passing the road test is just a step for them. Good thinking in…




The final stage…

Life is about learning and enjoying. For many of us, learning new things and becoming proficient at them allows us to enjoy them more. This was the case for both my son and I when he was learning to drive. He was learning how to drive safely in a consistent manner and I was learning…



Teen drivers put pressure on themselves…and their family

As a parent we all want the best for our kids. We do our best to raise them and show them what’s right and what’s wrong. They also learn these things in school and also in other organizations such as Scouts, sports and community volunteer organizations. Is that enough? When does raising our kids stop?…



Canada’s Worst Driver…Ever!?

Well, they’re back. Another season of Canada’s Worst Driver has returned. This is season nine, but with a little bit of a twist compared to the previous eight seasons. If you’ve watched the series each of the first eight seasons, I’m sure you’ll recognize some of the participants. The producers have brought back previous participants…