I can’t watch this! This lane change made me want to close my eyes and I almost did except I’m sure you’re not supposed to do that while driving. Get the ‘big picture’ I hope that people can “get the big picture” when preparing for a lane change; lane changing can sometimes …
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Take a driving lesson (or lessons) with an experienced, reputable instructor Read the epic lane changing post: Lane Changing Tips Don’t be afraid of turning on your turn signal. People are not psychic and do not know that you want to lane change; you have to tell them. Maintain your speed and keep your eyes moving. A lot …
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Today we are answering another question. It’s about changing lanes in an intersection. And why it’s a bad idea. Q: Is it legal to change lanes in an intersection in beautiful british columbia? There is no law that says you can’t lane change inside an intersection This is a common question among drivers. There is …
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How To Lane Change Are you wondering how to lane change? Normal lane changing procedure usually goes like this: 1) Mirror(s)2) Signal (Make sure you understand blind spots and shoulder checking.) 3) Shoulder Check4) Lane Change & Check Mirror Again Make sure your side view mirrors are adjusted properly. Okay this all sounds very nice, …
Driving Hours 12.75 – 14.75 November 14 I learned: It’s good to scan intersections with traffic lights by turning your head rather than just scanning with your eyes. Although I do need to practice scanning intersections well ahead of time. (You can see more if you turn your head rather than just using your peripheral …
Generally this is a good idea as entering a turning lane is somewhat similar to a lane change and so all of the necessary precautions for lane changing should naturally apply. If you are checking your mirrors frequently you may question the need to throw in a shoulder check and you may have a point; …
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Recommended procedure for lane changing is usually: 1) Mirror(s) 2) Signal 3) Shoulder Check 4) Lane Change & Check Mirror Again Ok this all sounds very nice, but what else should you know? In my day-to-day observations I often see something like this: 1) Mirror 2) Lane Change What is wrong with …
Defensive Driving Definition What is defensive driving? Defensive driving is using actionable driving strategies to eliminate or minimize risk – and help avoid crashes – by actively anticipating hazards on the road. Active Vs Passive Drivers It’s about being active, not passive. It’s about preventing collisions way before they can happen. A passive driver just …
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Do you need to Pass Your ICBC Road Test or DMV Road Test? ICBC Road Test Tips for all drivers. Warning: This is Long. This may as well be called ‘tips for driving well’ since the road test is basically an assessment. It supposedly determines your ability to drive alone in the big bad world. …
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Learning To Drive Is a Process So, you’re wondering about learning to drive. Specifically, how long does it take to learn to drive? While everyone is different, the short answer is about 60 hours. Most people need at the very minimum 60 hours to learn to drive. At the driving school where I used to …
Question : This is a (possibly stupid) question about indicating, but I cannot find a definitive answer. It’s about passing a left turning vehicle. To indicate or not to indicate? At a lot of intersections, a single lane become two or more lanes, so passing the left turning car on the right would require a …
When you’re a fresh driver it can be a challenge to find appropriate driving practice areas without worrying too much about other traffic… …somewhere you can simply work on controlling your vehicle and getting used to things in a gradual way with potentially low stress levels. Over the years I have found some spots that …
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Yes it’s illegal if you do not signal your intentions before maneuvers. You are legally required to signal before pulling over, pulling into traffic, lane changing, parking, merging, turning right and left, etc. And yes you can get a ticket for failing to signal your intentions. 151 – Change Lanes without Signal – $109 & …
Blind Spots in a car What are blind spots in a car, you ask? It’s simply a specific area or areas, that you can not see when you are sitting in the drivers seat. You can’t see this area in your mirrors or in the corner of your eye(s). So, something such as another road …
Driving Hours 16.75 – 18.75, Nov 22 Alex Says: We went on the highway and a bridge! Going near 80 km/hr wasn’t as daunting as I thought it would be. We practiced: Turns Stop signs Lane changes Scanning intersections left, (center), right, then left again I learned: When you’re stopped at a light and waiting …
Hours 9.25 – 10.75, October 27, 2015 Teaching/Practicing Focus: Driving in traffic, increased speed to 50 km/hr Doing a few lane changes (not necessarily within traffic) Anticipating the traffic light — will it change to yellow as we arrive to the intersection or not? How to tell. Following distances between us and the car in …
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