What are the restrictions on a Novice driver in BC?
A Novice driver is one who has passed their road test and been granted a Class 7 license. From ICBC, these are the restrictions on a Novice driver in British Columbia. No blood alcohol:You must not drive with any alcohol in your body Display N sign:Display N sign on the back of your vehicle No electronic devices:No hand-held or hands-free electronic devices Limit one passenger:1 passenger only (immediate family exempt) unless with supervisor age 25+...
Read MoreFuel for the Mindful Driver- over-estimating ability
FUEL FOR THE MINDFUL DRIVER – Our biases lead to over-estimating our ability in adverse conditions This paper was written for winter driving, but the same applies for driving in rain and at night or on narrow roads. In general, we tend to assume that we are better drivers than we really are, and we fail to adjust for deteriorating road conditions. “Driving in Rain, Sleet, or Snow? Cognitive Biases Worsen Winter Driving Psychological scientists have long known that people...
Read MoreHow does a student know that all of the necessary skills will be taught for the BC Driver’s exam?
“In addition to building confidence and good driving habits, all of the material for the BC Drivers Class 7 and Class 5 licensing is covered. A student needs to allow enough time to learn the materials, this is individual to the student’s experience, learning style and how much practice time is accomplished between lessons. One advantage of in-car coaching is that there is immediate feedback, the student always knows how they are progressing.”
Read MoreDo you guarantee a pass on the exam?
“No driving school is permitted to guarantee exam results – the examination process is independent and the performance of the exam is the student’s responsibility. What I can say is that my coaching method gives the student the knowledge, the personalized attention to the areas they need, and the coaching to give the student driving confidence, both for the exam and for everyday driving.”
Read MoreIs the BC exam hard for a new driver?
“Of course the exam is hard – if you are not prepared. My students go into the exam with the skills and confidence they need to succeed.”
Read MoreHow many lessons does it take to pass the exam?
“There is no one answer to this question – it all has to do with the student’s prior experience, their style of learning and their willingness. Because the lessons are tailored to each student, we evaluate progress together as we go, and make decisions on the number and length of lessons. In consultation with me, the student makes the decision when they are ready for the exam.”
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