British Columbia, Canada
British Columbia Forest Service Roads There may come a time in your life when you realize that simply driving to work or around town is no longer thrilling. Or perhaps you’re somebody that actively enjoys nature (fishing, hiking, hunting, or natural hot springs), and really values being able to “get away from it all” on […]
Recommended Driving Practice Areas for Learner Drivers Beginner drivers need a quiet place to focus on things like controlling the vehicle before they can move on to more difficult tasks. Over the years I’ve found several areas that I would recommend to people who are just learning how to drive. This is based on the […]
Wondering about Speed Limits in BC? Welcome to the article all about residential streets, and speed limits in British Columbia, Canada. Speed Limit Map BC Did you know you might be able to find a speed limit map on your mobile device? How to Enable Speed Limit Map on Android Open the Google Maps app […]
Stop Sign vs Stop Line – Welcome to the Driver’s Stop Sign & Stop Line Guide The stop sign intersection is a common type of intersection in British Columbia. These intersections are often considered not busy enough or not large enough to be controlled by a traffic signal (traffic light). However, they can still be […]
Turning Left Left turns are a necessary evil when driving a car. They can seem dangerous. They can seem complicated and nerve-wracking. But, they don’t have to be. There are ways to make sure your left turns are safe, too. This article will dive deep into best practices, details, tidbits, practical, actionable steps you can […]
What are the school zone hours in BC? School zone signs are in the shape of a house and are in effect 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM on school days unless otherwise posted, including posted summer school days. Are school zones in effect during summer in BC? Some school zones are in effect during summer […]
Turning Corners Not Awesome? Not To Worry Question On Turning Corners: ‘Not Wide Enough’ Question: I recently failed my driving test, one of the things I did badly was turning corners. I was turning left at a 90-degree angle. The examiner wrote “your turns are not wide enough” so does that mean I turned too […]
What does it mean to have the right-of-way? Whenever someone says “right-of-way” they are usually talking about some type of understanding that drivers have with regard to which road user is going to go first before another in a driving situation. In other words, who must yield to who whenever two or more road users […]
How long does it take to learn to drive? It’s a process It takes most people about 60 hours of practical driving time behind the wheel to learn how to drive if they’ve never driven a car ever before. This is coming from my experience as a driving instructor for about 10 years in beautiful […]
