Successful driving through successful coaching – 250-388-6638 – Driving School in Victoria BC Canada

Posts Tagged "Driving Lessons"

Testimonial – Amy

Posted in New Drivers, Testimonials

My mom wasn’t the best driving instructor – she tried, but she’s more of a “do-er” than a “show-er.” After a couple failed attempts at taking me out, we both decided it was in our best interest that I find a driving instructor. I was excited to get some advice from a professional – someone who took teaching driving seriously and knew what they were doing. I really liked that Ingrid is patient, and she didn’t mind repeating herself or...

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Training for new drivers – Ingrid gives confidence

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For new drivers, Ingrid’s 100% in-car coaching gives the confidence and practical skills you can’t get in a classroom – whether you are learning for the first time, or tuning up for a road test.  Read Amy’s story…

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Fuel for the Mindful Driver: Anticipation

Posted in Fuel for the Mindful Driver, Questions and Answers

FUEL FOR THE MINDFUL DRIVER: So this is what happened to day — Traveling in the right hand lane on Bay Street towards the hospital, a black car is in the left-turn-only lane, just before Cook Street. He’s just a bit ahead of me, we are both traveling at 40 km/h and since I do not see his left signal on, I start to wonder if he just might want to come into my lane. I had already made sure that even though he is a bit ahead of me, I am not in his blind spot (in case he does not...

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Fuel for the Mindful Driver: Roundabouts

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FUEL FOR THE MINDFUL DRIVER: About Roundabouts ‘Round Here More and more intersections have been converted to roundabouts in greater Victoria area. They are designed to keep traffic flowing and have proven effective in many cities for years. However, Victoria drivers are taking a while to get used to them. Most important: Before entering the roundabout, the driver must yield to traffic approaching on the left. This kind of intersection should not be confused with a traffic circle in...

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What is the legal age to start the driving lessons?

Posted in New Drivers, Questions and Answers

What is the legal age to start the process of learning to drive? In British Columbia, two things have to happen before a student gets behind the wheel for their first lesson. A student has to be at least 16 years of age, and they have to pass the written practical test. The learners license is valid for two years and the student has a one year wait after receiving his learners license before the driving test is allowed to be taken. If the test has not been passed by the time two years is...

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Do you have students coming to you with special requirements?

Posted in Questions and Answers

“Yes, I see students who are anxious about driving post-crash, or who have been referred to take driver re-certification, new drivers, students who prefer an understanding, female coach, and new Canadians.  Having grown up in Europe, I understand about the challenges of adopting a new country and culture.”

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