What are the restrictions on a Learner driver in BC?
The Learner driver is someone who has passed the written exam, but has not yet passed the road test for a Novice Class 7 license. From ICBC, these are the restrictions For passenger vehicles, the learner stage takes at least 12 months. During this time, you must: drive with a qualified supervisor, in the front seat, 25 or older, who has a valid driver’s licence carry no more than two passengers, including your supervisor drive only between 5 a.m. and midnight display your red...
Read MoreWhat are the L and the N signs for?
The Red L and the Green N signs let other drivers know that the car is being driven by a Learner or a Novice driver. A learner driver must identify him/herself with the red L sign clearly visible on the rear of the vehicle, for the whole time he/she is behind the wheel . It needs to be removed when a fully licensed class 5 driver is driving. The green N sign is the identification for a novice driver who now holds a class 7 license and this sign must also be displayed. This stage lasts a...
Read MoreCan I get picked up after school for my lesson?
Parents and students often ask if pick up at high school or college is possible? Before I answer this question I ask not only where the school is located but also the time hoped for and what the student wants to learn in this lesson. For example, the location of the school and traffic conditions may not match the students skill level or lesson plan, or it may work fine. The more information a student gives me the better able I am to advise the best course of action and we can agree to a...
Read MoreHealing my Driving Anxiety
I dreaded driving in my early years. I had hoped that once I passed the driving test I would feel much better about driving. I didn’t know what to do about this unhappy state I was in, other than to keep on driving and hoping it would go away. It didn’t. I felt very alone, there was no one I felt I could talk to, and I didn’t see anybody else have problems in driving, so I started to feel ashamed and hid my fears from others. It wasn’t until I made the connection with a...
Read MoreWhy do you call yourself a driving coach rather than an instructor?
“In 2001 when I started teaching, I discovered very quickly that I am particularly good with fearful drivers. I developed my method of coaching which focuses not only on the driving skills, but also the confidence to drive successfully.” Where did this talent come from? “At age 8, I was in a bad car crash. It wasn’t until I learned to drive years later that the impact of this surfaced; the fear I experienced driving seemed irrational and I was embarrassed that I was so...
Read MoreIs your school an official driving school?
“The school is licensed under the Motor Vehicle Act with ICBC as an official driving school (License #DTC1511). The school is also an accredited member of the Better Business Bureau of Vancouver Island and adheres to the BBB Code of Business...
Read MoreDo you offer classroom courses?
“All my lessons are tailored to the student’s abilities. I build on previous skills, and take into account any special needs. No two students require the same instruction, so each student gets my undivided attention in the car. Also, the ability to practice new skills immediately and hands-on means that much more learning is retained.”
Read MoreIngrid Weighton, Driving Coach
Ingrid Weighton has over 15 years experience teaching, and has gained a reputation as a driving therapist – someone who can help both new drivers and anxious drivers.
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