Author: Carmen Cohoe

  • Turn Signals – A Reminder to ‘Trust No One’

    Turn Signals – A Reminder to ‘Trust No One’

    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…

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  • How to Reverse a Car – Huge Guide For Drivers

    How to Reverse a Car – Huge Guide For Drivers

    Wondering how to reverse a car? Reversing or backing up a car can be so confusing, especially for new drivers. Don’t worry if it’s your first time driving backwards – or forwards – and you are feeling lost wondering how to back up a car. It just takes a little bit of practice. And we…

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  • Halloween Safety Tips for Drivers, Parents & Kids

    Halloween Safety Tips for Drivers, Parents & Kids

    Halloween Safety Tips for Parents & Kids: Make sure your kids are dressed in reflective gear, give them a few glow sticks or flash lights; if nothing else attach some reflective tape to their costume Teach them not to dart across the road, cross only at the corners and look left & right (always look…

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  • Vancouver: Prior St. Eastbound at Georgia Viaduct

    Vancouver: Prior St. Eastbound at Georgia Viaduct

    Question : At a Y intersection, where a vehicle on the right arm of the Y has stopped for a red light, can that vehicle then proceed if there is no approaching traffic on the left arm of the Y.  (for example, east bound traffic on Prior St where it intersects with the east end…

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  • Question on Blocking Pedestrian Crosswalks – The Inevitable

    Question on Blocking Pedestrian Crosswalks – The Inevitable

    Question : I have a question about crosswalks which have no traffic lights and where you are trying to turn on to a busier road. I know that I should stop before the crosswalk and wait for pedestrians to clear.  Once they clear, I can cover the crosswalk and start to edge out.But, what if…

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  • Bus Only Left Turns -Question Intersections

    Bus Only Left Turns -Question Intersections

    Question : I have been instructed on a school bus run that I may be included to take a left at a downtown busy intersection which is designated for “bus only.” I was honked at last day on route by other drivers and given the Stare. I do not want to get a driving infraction…

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  • Reverse Stall Parking 101: Beginner Tutorial For New Drivers

    Reverse Stall Parking 101: Beginner Tutorial For New Drivers

    Welcome to Reverse Stall Parking Reverse stall parking, in other words, backing into a parking space – especially when it’s between two very shiny-looking objects – is not something most student drivers get excited about. It’s hard enough trying to drive forwards! But, this is of course a necessary skill that can be made much…

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  • Tinted Front Windows on Vehicles – What You Need to Know

    Tinted Front Windows on Vehicles – What You Need to Know

    “Vancouver Police ‏@VancouverPD Tuesday Traffic Test Answer: Vehicle windows can be tinted from the driver’s shoulders back, but NOT forward of the driver.” Interesting! So this means, absolutely no tinting of your front windshield whatsoever. Driver’s side windows? I suppose this would technically depend on the size of the driver and the size of the vehicle.…

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  • Driving Away? Quick Summer Road Trip Check List

    Driving Away? Quick Summer Road Trip Check List

    Here are some ideas for summer road trips… Depending on how far you’re going, you may find some of these items not necessary. Good to think about it though. Driving a camper? Make sure your vehicle is secure and your cargo is not overloaded. GPS; preferably one you can speak to without touching and that…

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