Fuel for the Mindful Driver: Good news for parents
FUEL FOR THE MINDFUL DRIVER: Good news for parents of teenagers. Parents can feel helpless when confronted with risk-taking behaviour in their teenagers and the influence of their peer groups. Parents need to know that their children do value their input and that their advice is important to their children — even though at the time parents only hear protests. I am speaking from experience: as both a mother and a driving instructor, my children heard a lot of advice and rarely...
Read MoreTraining for new drivers – Ingrid gives confidence
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…
Read MoreWhat 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 MoreWho is allowed to practice with a learner driver?
Who is allowed to practice with a learner driver and what does the supervisor need to consider? The supervisor of a learner must hold a valid class 5 license and be at least 25 years of age, and fit to drive. Only one additional passenger is allowed in the vehicle during private practice sessions. Practice time is permitted only between 6 AM to midnight. The L sign must be properly displayed at all times when the learner is behind the wheel. Also it is advisable to check with your...
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 MoreWhat if a student is afraid of being yelled at?
“I understand that the learning experience is difficult for many people. A student does need a no-nonsense coach, but also one who treats them with respect, and is non-judgmental. There are never raised voices during our lessons, each correction is treated as a learning opportunity. Constructive criticism is part of the coaching process, but it is always about the driving decisions, not about the student.”
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