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…
I’ve recently spent a lot of personal time behind the wheel. For the last 21 years as a driving instructor for Young Drivers of Canada, I’ve spent more time letting other people drive, but this year it’s been different. I’ve spent a lot of time driving to different baseball parks to watch our kids play…
Thank you! No, thank you! How many times do we thank people who do something nice for us or give us something tangible? Do we thank other drivers or pedestrians for their acts of kindness on the roads? For example, the right lane on the street I was driving the other day ends and there…
We’ve all seen this while we drive; traffic moving slowly as you pass a collision on the other side of the road. It’s amazing how nosey people get when they come across a collision or anything else that’s unusual. I wonder what they’re looking for. Are you a nosey driver? Do you stare at problems…
I was recently in Halifax on business and as I was being driven to my hotel from the airport, I realized that some people forget they have passengers. The driver of my hotel bus took risks that put us all in danger. Do you change the way you drive when you have passengers, or does…
So, it’s finally here; summer. I’ve been waiting a long time for this. It’s time to get out my camping equipment and head out on vacation. Planning how you’ll pack your vehicle is just as important as planning the vacation itself. By the time I had my first station wagon, we had 2 small kids….