Question: I was curious about the dark-traffic-light rule. Common advice seems to be to treat the intersection as a 4-way stop, but what should you do when NOBODY is stopping at all. I watched at Quebec and National as nobody slowed or stopped. OK, it’s a three-way intersection (four-way if you add in the Science …
Who is at fault if a car signals but doesn’t turn? This is a good, common question. It might be yours or my fault, if you know what I mean. The point of turn signals is to tell other drivers where you are about to go. You’d think you could trust them. But, this just …
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We’ve got a question from a reader about signals when backing up. It’s actually a good question. Q: When I back up, what kind of signal do I have to use? The answer to this very perplexing question about signals when backing up is this: It’s the same as when you are going forward! That …
Roundabout Signals: Intro Are you wondering about roundabout signals when driving? Roundabouts are designed to keep traffic moving and improve safety at intersections. How does it improve safety? Well, first of all, drivers are forced to slow down before the circle. This alone improves safety because the slower you crash, the less it hurts. Secondly, …
Everyone knows you’re supposed to use your turn signals when you’re driving forwards. But what about when you are going backwards? In a parking lot, for example. If you’re wondering about this, you are not alone. Keep reading to learn about parking lot turn signals. It’s really not that hard. Anyway, let’s dive right into …
Hand signals for driving? What? Obviously cars have turn signals, so why would we need hand signals for driving? Some new drivers simply don’t think about this. Some people don’t realize that when the turn signal suddenly burns out, they are supposed to be sticking their arm out the window to signal their intentions to …
I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again: just because a turn signal is on, doesn’t mean anything. Wait and see if the turn signal indicated on the car is the movement the driver is ACTUALLY planning to make; this may involve some patience and hesitation. Assuming otherwise is such a classic way to cause …
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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Left Turns Are Complicated Left Turn Yield On Green I can’t possibly write everything there is to know about how to turn left here, or provide one million tips to turn left. There are a lot of exceptions to rules and unique intersections. However, I’ve tried to include a lot of the basic fundamental ideas. I …
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Traffic Light Inventions Are you wondering who invented the traffic light? Look no further. In this article we will drive right into all of the juicy details. And we will find out how this all began. Not sure about you, but personally I love traffic lights. I wish I was the one who invented it. …
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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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Road Lines Meaning What do all the road lines mean? What’s the difference between yellow lines and white lines? Why are some lines solid and some broken? All excellent questions. Let’s drive right in. 🚘 🚘 🚘 Road Lines Video If you’re not in the mood to read this rather long write up, just start …
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What Does a yield sign mean? What Is Yielding What does a yield sign mean? It’s a question a lot of drivers ask. The answer is not too complicated, so don’t worry about that. What about upside down yield signs? That’s a real thing, and we’ll talk about it too. So what is yielding? To …
What’s the difference between the ICBC Class 5 Road Test and Class 7 Road Test? Are you going for your class 5 road test in beautiful British Columbia? Or maybe just wondering about the differences between Class 5 and Class 7 road tests? I can tell you they are very similar. In each one, an …
Residential streets have their own challenges If you’re a driver wondering about residential streets, check out these tips. This article is inspired by a question from a reader: My N test is 2 weeks away, and I hope you could clarify a few things for me.1) When driving in a residential area, my coach says …
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What is a Crosswalk Exactly? I sometimes ask this question “What is a crosswalk? Are you sure you know?” It seems there is a bit of confusion around this subject so I’m hoping to make some sense today. Firstly, here’s the legal definition from the BC motor vehicle act: (Motor Vehicle Act) “crosswalk” means (a) …
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