Never drop your guard

For those of you who are regular readers of my articles you know that I’ve just finished teaching my son how to drive. He recently got his license but we still talk about driving on a regular basis. We recently discussed how a driver we both knew was hit in the side of their vehicle…




Parking is part of driving too

When most people learn to drive they focus their attention on getting from point A to point B. They do their best to make the correct choices to allow them to reach their destination. But what happens after they get there? Do they make the proper choices in the parking lot? At Young Drivers of…



All-season tires, winter tires or all-weather tires?

For many years there has been a debate whether all-season tires are just as good as winter tires. Many years ago we used to call the winter tire the snow tire. Most tire companies fail to offer a snow tire any longer. The winter season not only brings snow and ice, but also cold temperatures….



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…



Living the dream, or just dreaming?

I had a neighbour who would always answer me when I asked him how things were going for him by saying “I’m living the dream!” It’s not as common as we would like to live out our dreams. I have dreams too, but not all have become a reality. Some have, but not all. For…



Being in a hurry is no excuse

Each time I ask any of my students that I’m teaching to drive at Young Drivers of Canada we talk about how busy we all are. I personally have something to do almost every evening and weekend throughout the year. Regardless of how busy we can be, it’s important to show respect to others as…



Is there value in “buses only” lanes?

I’m a big supporter of my community and saving our environment. I will walk or ride my bike when I can and I also plan my trips so I can avoid wasting fuel, time and money. I look for ways to do that every day. However, when I see a waste that also affects many…



I spy with my little eye…

I spy with my little eye something that is…moving. Huh? Remember playing “eye spy” when you were a kid? I taught my kids that game when they were little and it was a good time-filler while waiting in the dentist’s office or the doctor’s office. I now teach that as a driving instructor for Young…