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
Category: Rules of the Road
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
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
Parking Styles
Parking Styles On trips in a car or other vehicle, the trip itself and the destination are normally the most important considerations. Sometimes, however, parking is important enough that people may even decide to leave their cars at home and take public transit. Still, parking is an important skill that everyone should achieve. Whether you… Continue reading Parking Styles
Perpendicular Parking
Perpendicular Parking If you went out driving around an average city or town, you would likely see many parking lots, whether they are next to a mall or apartment block, or even in a park or in front of a restaurant. Many of these spaces require perpendicular parking. Knowing this technique is essential for all drivers. The Canadian Oxford Dictionary… Continue reading Perpendicular Parking
Parallel Parking
Parallel Parking Reaching the end of a trip can be exciting as people park their vehicles and start out on their activities. Often, this involves parallel parking. This style of parking can be difficult to learn to do well, but it is a useful technique that all drivers should know. Being able to parallel park… Continue reading Parallel Parking
Merging
Merging with Traffic Driving would be much simpler if each person had a separate road to use. Since that is impossible, drivers need to learn how to merge with other traffic. Learning to do this maneuver properly is important for every road user. The Alberta.ca website defines merging as the action that takes place when… Continue reading Merging
Hill Parking
Hill Parking Drivers experience many different conditions on the road, from flat prairies to mountains and hills. When the time comes for parking, the terrain can make a difference to how easy or difficult the process is. While parking on flat ground has its own challenges, parking on a hill can be even more complicated.… Continue reading Hill Parking
