If you went out onto a typical street in Burlington or almost any city in Canada, you would probably see a mixture of people walking, riding bicycles, driving motorcycles, or operating vehicles ranging from tiny smart cars to massive transport trucks. Traffic might move smoothly along or crawl along at a slow pace, but it… Continue reading Driving School – Burlington, Ontario
Category: Rules of the Road
Driving in Summer Season
If people had to name the worst season for driving, many would probably think of winter, with its slippery roads and high snowbanks that make it difficult for drivers to see their surroundings. Yet even with clear streets and generally easier conditions, summer roads have their own challenges. Driving in the summer season can be… Continue reading Driving in Summer Season
Driving in Winter
After the first significant snowfall of the season, the roads are often clogged with slow-moving traffic as people try to adjust to conditions that they have not encountered in months. Drivers may lose control of their vehicles and skid into ditches or collide with vehicles ahead of them at traffic lights or stop signs. Every… Continue reading Driving in Winter
Driving in Spring Season
In the depths of winter, many people look forward to spring for its warmer weather and easier driving conditions. Even though spring roads can be better than winter ones, this season still has its challenges. Learning to drive in spring is an important skill that all drivers should know. When the weather begins to warm… Continue reading Driving in Spring Season
Driving in the fall season
After a summer of streets blocked by construction, many drivers might look forward to operating their vehicles on the open roads of fall. Driving in this season can be easier than at other times of the year, but even this season has its challenges, including shorter days, a time change, colder weather and more. Every… Continue reading Driving in the fall season
Yellow Traffic Lights
Traffic Signals A green light at an intersection means you may turn left, right or drive straight though the intersection, unless a sign prohibits any of these movements, once the intersection is clear and it is safe to do so. If you want to turn left you can enter the intersection on a green light,… Continue reading Yellow Traffic Lights
Three types of parking brakes
Three types of parking brakes (hand brake, ebrake, pedal brake) The end of any journey by car, truck, or van can be exciting or exhausting, but parking the vehicle is the inevitable conclusion to the drive. At that point, parking brakes become important. Although parking brakes are more vital in some situations than in others,… Continue reading Three types of parking brakes
Tail Lights
Tail Lights Being able to see other vehicles is important for all road users, but darkness or bad weather can obscure people’s vision. Vehicle manufacturers include a variety of safety features to help with visibility, including tail lights. These lights are useful for helping drivers to know where others are on the road and to… Continue reading Tail Lights
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
