The alarming shortage of driving instructors in Canada began in 2018. However, this significantly worsened in 2020/2021 considering the significant backlog attributable to the lockdown. So, suppose you’re one of those who are unable to get a driving instructor, or perhaps for any reason, you’re intending to take some driving lessons from your parents. In […] The post Learn To Drive With Your Parents appeared first on Fanshawe Driving School ..read more

Although no one expects it to happen, brake failure does happen. Being prepared to stop your vehicle if and when it does happen means you’ll be able to safely come to a stop and get the help you need. The first thing to remember is the driver is the one in control of the vehicle. […] The post What happens if you have brake failure while driving appeared first on Fanshawe Driving School ..read more

Proper practice makes a good habit. That’s very true. Parents of new drivers often ask how they can keep their sanity while they sit in the passenger seat when the new driver is out practicing their driving. It’s time to help all of the parents of new drivers and the new drivers themselves with coming […] The post How to practice properly between driving lessons appeared first on Fanshawe Driving School ..read more

When many drivers are asked what they should do when the red light turns green, they’ll often say ‘go’. That’s only partially true. It will not always be safe to just go into the intersection when the green light appears. There’s more to entering an intersection safely than just pressing the accelerator. The first thing […] The post How to safely drive into an intersection appeared first on Fanshawe Driving School ..read more

Driving anxiety is more common than some people may realize. It’s often a fear of driving or even a fear of certain parts of driving. This anxiety can cause physical symptoms, such as a racing heartbeat and sweating, and it may cause someone to believe they will lose control of their vehicle, causing a collision. […] The post Reducing driving anxiety appeared first on Fanshawe Driving School ..read more

For some people, being distracted seems to be an everyday occurrence with most of the reasoning being with cell phone use. They’re so used to having their phone in their hand that they don’t think much of it. However, a cell phone is not the only cause of being distracted, especially while driving. Drivers of all experience levels seem to become distracted with the task of driving safely from their passengers taking their attention away, changing their music, eating food, and drinking a beverage while operating a vehicle, just to name a few additional causes. They often feel they can multi-ta ..read more

Continuing from How to prepare for your driving test: Part one. Once you’ve practiced all the skills your driving instructor has taught you and you feel confident to attempt your driving test, here are a few tips to help you during the test: Obey speed limits During the test, be sure you obey the posted speed limit, which throughout the city is 50 km/h unless otherwise posted. The speed limit sign is often placed just past an intersection if the speed has changed. If you notice you are slightly above the speed limit, smoothly return to the speed limit as soon as possible. Keep this in mind ..read more

The goal for many people who are learning to drive is to pass the driving test. They want to pass it on the first attempt as well. No one wants to tell their family and friends they failed that test. It’s obvious to most they need to ensure they are properly prepared, not only to pass that test but to drive safely afterward. Here is part one of helping you prepare to pass the driving test. In the beginning Just to be clear, the G2 driving test will evaluate your basic driving skills when driving on city/town roads. During this test, the driving examiner will look to see that you can follow ..read more

Driving in adverse conditions is common, whether we’re driving in the rain, snow, fog, or the glare from bright sunshine, it’s something that all drivers experience. One of the most common adverse driving conditions that seems to be overlooked is driving at night, even though it happens every day. Speed limits are set for ideal conditions and it’s obvious that driving at night is not ideal. Your headlights can’t always show you everything on dark roads, so driving at the posted speed limits at night is not always safe. The newer the headlight you have, the brighter the headlight may be. There ..read more

There’s no question that if you drive more economically, it will help more than your fuel savings and help to keep your money in your wallet. It can also help reduce many of the costs of vehicle maintenance, and it can help you to become a safer driver. Here are a few tips to help you drive more economically. After you’ve stopped at a stop sign or a red light and it’s time to move again, apply smooth, gradual pressure on the accelerator as you get up to cruising speed. It will help you maintain the best fuel consumption. Pressing the accelerator harshly while quickly getting up to speed wastes ..read more