Space Management in Driving If you are like some people, you might be uncomfortable in crowds and try to protect your personal space. On the other hand, you might not mind having others standing or sitting right next to you. How you manage the space around yourself depends on your circumstances and your level of… Continue reading Space Management in Driving
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Smooth Acceleration
Smooth Acceleration Being in a vehicle as it is jolting back and forth can be uncomfortable for both drivers and passengers. Uneven acceleration can not only spill hot drinks onto the occupants of vehicles–it can also be potentially dangerous for other road users while reducing fuel efficiency. Learning how to accelerate smoothly is an important… Continue reading Smooth Acceleration
Seatbelts
Seatbelts When people get into vehicles, one of the first things they often do is to fasten their seatbelts. Although the use of seatbelts was once optional in Canada, it has been legally required for many years as the use of these devices can greatly increase people’s safety on the road. Knowing the benefits and… Continue reading Seatbelts
Seat Position Controls
Seat Position Controls Imagine trying to drive a vehicle when the driver’s seat is too high, low, or far from the controls. That would be uncomfortable and potentially dangerous. Most vehicles allow for drivers to adjust their seats to the right height and angle to reduce stress on their backs, legs, and other body parts.… Continue reading Seat Position Controls
Roundabouts And Traffic Circles
Traffic Circles and Roundabouts Intersections can be difficult to manage, even for skilled drivers. In some cities, traffic circles and roundabouts help to keep traffic flowing and improve safety for everyone. However, drivers need to learn the skills necessary for these traffic control features to be able to use them effectively. As the Traffic Association… Continue reading Roundabouts And Traffic Circles
Rural Driving
Rural Driving The change from urban to rural can make a big difference on the road. For people who are used to driving in towns or cities, rural driving can be a difficult transition. Learning to drive in rural areas can be a challenge, but the skills that people develop in these situations are useful… Continue reading Rural Driving
Reverse Parking
Reverse Parking into a Stall When drivers reach their destinations, they normally need to park their vehicles. Most often, they move front first into the stall, making it necessary for them to back out later. However, reverse parking in a stall can be safer and even easier when people learn the proper technique. In perpendicular and angle parking, drivers normally have… Continue reading Reverse Parking
Emergency Flasher Lights
Emergency Flasher Lights (Hazard Light) Every vehicle comes with controls that drivers use each time they get behind the wheel, including the gearshift, turn signals, and more. However, many drivers can go for years without ever using the emergency flasher lights, also known as hazard lights. These lights are intended for only limited situations, and… Continue reading Emergency Flasher Lights
Proper Steering Wheel Position
Proper Position to Hold a Steering Wheel (9 and 3 vs 10 and 2) Good driving techniques would seem to be related to people’s skills and their ability to follow directions. Sometimes, however, a problem can be related to their age and the rules in place when they first learned to drive, as is the… Continue reading Proper Steering Wheel Position
Pre-Trip Internal
Pre-Trip Checks – Internal Check Ever since the pandemic began, travel has been restricted for fear of spreading the virus. Road trips, however, have still been a possibility, and many people are still taking advantage of that option. Preparing for a road trip or even a short drive across the city takes some thought, and… Continue reading Pre-Trip Internal
