Category: learning to drive

Did you know…

Over the many years as an instructor for Young Drivers of Canada I’ve been asked many questions. There are certain things that people have learned over the years, but they tend to forget them over time. Some drivers never really learn some basic driving information. This has allowed me to provide the summer rendition of…



One way or two way?

Sometimes we’re in so much of a hurry that we make poor choices in our life. As an example, how many of you have locked your keys in the car when you arrived late for an appointment? I used to carry a spare key in my wallet for times like that. But how can you…



Come on…move over!

There are times when rules change and the general public is unaware of these changes. I will often search out government websites to keep myself up to date, but that can sometimes be hard to do when I’m too busy and away from my computer. Then there are times when rules change and we learn…



Have you seen my car?

We’ve all lost things in our lives that make us go a little crazy. I’ve lost my keys, books, glasses, you name it. My cousin lost her glasses on the top of her head once. But have you ever lost your car door? What would cause a driver to leave their door behind? I’ve known…



What is defensive driving?

For the almost 23 years I’ve been a driving instructor at Young Drivers of Canada, I’ve heard the term “defensive driving” many times. What is defensive driving? Many years ago it seemed like it was about driving slowly, but now it’s more about staying away from the other driver. Do you drive defensively or offensively?…




Does colour matter?

I had recently been sent an e-mail from a former student of mine who had recently got her driver’s license. She wanted to buy a new vehicle and had asked me which colour of vehicle she should avoid buying. I explained to her that, although silver and grey are very popular vehicle colours; they can…



If you could go back in time

We’ve all done things in our past that we wish he hadn’t. As a kid, we did things because of peer pressure or because we were in a hurry. Seconds or minutes later, we could have kicked ourselves because of what happened. Haven’t you had moments like that as a kid? Have you ever had…



Can you make the adjustment?

One of the most common comments I’ve had from my students from Young Drivers of Canada is that they have a difficult time getting used to my training car. They say it’s different than their family vehicle. That’s true, but should that be an excuse for not driving well? The steering wheel is still round…