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

Living in Vancouver requires A LOT of driving in the rain. Many of our students are uncomfortable driving during this weather, but we need to remember that Vancouver gets more rain than the average Canadian city. Our North Vancouver driving school is here to help prepare you for driving in the rain! Our instructors have put together ten tips to help you survive Vancouver's rain: 1) Check your wipers Our driving school North Vancouver cannot stress enough the importance of pro

At our driving school North Vancouver, we incorporate defensive driving into all of our lessons. Driving safely is only part of being a good driver; knowing how to drive defensively and watch out for unsafe drivers is vital in being a good and safe driver yourself. What is defensive driving? Defensive driving is the physical and mental preparation for the unexpected. A defensive driver is cautious and focused, without being panicked or worried about driving. Noticing other dr

Driving laws differ from province to province, but each province has at least one law that will leave you scratching your head. Here's a few examples: Ontario Ontario is the only Canadian province where it is not illegal to cross a solid line on the highway. It is, however, illegal to cross a solid line when unsafe. So although you can cross, it is up to you to use your judgement and only cross when deemed safe. Prince Edward Island Did you know it is illegal to pass another

Driving in busy streets or rush hour traffic is frustrating for everyone. Moving at snail pace, some drivers start to become impatient, agitated, and aggressive. This can be scary and stressful for new drivers. This is why at our North Vancouver driving school, we like to take our students out into heavy traffic. We think its better that everyone experiences this with a professional driving instructor sitting next to them. For those that aren't as fortunate, our driving schoo

If you live in British Columbia, you are most likely familiar with new distracted driving penalties that went into effect earlier this year. At our North Vancouver driving school, we strongly encourage our students to put their phones on silent, and make sure they are not out during our driving lessons. As of June 1, 2016, fines for the use of electronic devices while driving have more than doubled. Previously, fines were $167 with 3 penalty points. Now, drivers can expect at

Night time crashes are all too common for new drivers. At our North Vancouver driving school, we teach our students about the dangers and potential hazards they will encounter while driving during the night. Our driving instructors in North Vancouver have put together a list of tips to remember before you head out for a night drive: 1) Pre-trip inspection Before you hit the road, make sure to do a quick inspection of your vehicle and ensure that all lights, turning signals, a

Seatbelts are the most important safety measure we can take as passengers in a vehicle. Seatbelts not only hold you in place on impact, but they also keep you a safe distance away from any deploying airbags. Our driving school in North Vancouver has put together this blog post to encourage all drivers to practice safe driving and ensure all passengers in their vehicle are buckled up. As per section 220 of the Motor Vehicle Act: A seatbelt assembly includes a pelvic restraint,

The thought of getting behind the wheel of a car and operating a large machine through traffic terrifies some people. Many people come to us with a phobia of driving. They fear that they will get into an accident and seriously injure themselves, their passengers, or other citizens. At our Burnaby driving school, we want to help you overcome your fears and make you as comfortable as possible while driving. Our Burnaby driving instructors have put together a list of tips to hel

We often get asked during our Class 5 driving lessons and Class 7 driving lessons what kind of mistakes drivers make during their road tests. We've put together a list to help you ensure you don't make these all too common mistakes: Unsafe lane changes (no signal, not checking mirrors or blind spots, etc) Driving at an incorrect speed (typically too fast in school zones) Improper hand placement on steering wheel Making a rolling stop at stop signs instead of coming to a full