Tips for Spotting and Reporting an Impaired Driver from Your Burnaby Professional Driving School
Impaired driving is among the leading causes of driving-related fatalities. Driving under the influence is not only dangerous to the driver who is impaired, but also other drivers and pedestrians around them. Our Burnaby driving instructors cannot stress enough the dangers of driving impaired. Our Burnaby driving school has put together a list of 10 possible signs of an impaired driver: 1. Driving too fast or slow, or at inconsistent speeds 2. Drifting in and out of lanes 3.
Top 3 Cars for Teen Drivers in 2017
Time to start looking for a car for your teen? Our Burnaby professional driving school has put together a list of teen faves when it comes to cars! Our list won't break the bank, and we're sure it'll keep your teen happy. 1) Toyota Corolla There's a reason our Burnaby driving instructors use Toyota Corollas for their lessons! This sleek and stylish car is great on gas and full of safety features. We recommend it to all of our student drivers! Esther is very happy with our Cor
Staying Safe During Vancouver's Fireworks
Summer is here for Vancouver, and with it comes fireworks! With Honda's Celebration of Light coming to an end, our Burnaby driving instructors have put together a list of tips for staying safe during the fireworks. 1) Take public transit There is no worse nightmare than that of post-fireworks traffic. With streets blocked off, pedestrians who may have had a bit too much to drink, and double the normal traffic, we recommend leaving the car at home and taking the skytrain! 2) B
Why You Should Invest in Driving Lessons for Your Teen Right Away
We get calls everyday from parents looking to book driving lessons for their children. More often than not, the teens have been driving with their parents for a year, and have their Class 7 road test coming up. While practicing with your teen is great and highly recommended, the issue our Burnaby driving school often sees is that parents pass on their bad habits to their teens while teaching. What are some bad habits we see? 1) Shoulder checks. Many drivers do not shoulder ch
Backup Cameras, Good or Bad?
This is a very hot topic amongst many drivers and while it is interesting to hear what everyone has to say on this subject, as a certified Driving Instructor in Burnaby I will give you my reasons for why you should NOT use a back-up camera. First, I want to specify that I don't think backup cameras are bad. In fact, they can be very helpful when used in a safe and reasonable manner. The problem arises when people focus solely on the backup camera when they are reversing out o
Summer Driving Tips for Teens From Our Burnaby Professional Driving School
We have entered what is known as the "100 Deadliest Days" for teen drivers. Our Burnaby professional driving school has come up with a few tips to ensure your safety over the summer break: 1. Put the phone down! Taking your eyes off the road, even for a second, can cause an accident. Make sure you stay alert and focused on your driving. 2. Don't overload your car The number one cause of accidents with teen drivers is distractions from other passengers. Don't load too many fri
Tips for Buying a New Car
Buying your teen's first vehicle can be both exciting and stressful. Our driving school Burnaby has put together a list of the 5 most important things to keep in mind when purchasing a car for your teen. 1. Familiarity with the vehicle Choosing a car similar to one your teen practiced on is a great way to ensure that they are familiar with the vehicle. Familiarity with their new car will give your teen confidence on the road and allow them to focus on being safe drivers. 2. S
3 Tips for Choosing the Right Burnaby Driving School for Your Teen
With so many options to choose from, finding a driving school in Burnaby that best fits your teen's needs can be difficult. Our Burnaby class 5 instructors have put together a list of tips to help you find the right school for you! 1. Make sure the school has a reasonable student-teacher ratio Oftentimes, driving schools get busy, and there are often long wait times for lessons and road test. At our Burnaby driving school, we ensure that we have enough instructors available s
Understanding the Risks in Teen Drivers
Our North Vancouver driving school is passionate about helping teens become safe and responsible drivers. Teens are at an increased risk of accidents if they are not properly educated about the rules of the road. Teens often drive around with their friends, posing a higher risk for making poor decisions. Our driving school North Vancouver has put together a list of risks, and suggestions for reducing these risks: Fact: Driving with other young passengers increases your risk f
Tips for Parents of New Drivers
So, it's finally time for your child to start driving! Understandably, as a parent, you're nervous. You play an important role in teaching them to drive safely. Our driving school Burnaby has put together some tips to help ensure your child stays safe on the road. 1) Teach your child about the safety and responsibility surrounding driving Our Burnaby driving school recommends informing your child of the consequences of unsafe driving, such as statistics linking distracted dri
