Tag Archives: Driving School and Driver Training Cobourg and Port Hope
Make Sure Your Driver Training School is Ministry of Transportation Approved
Many new drivers, hunting for the best price, have been lured by lower prices at non MTO approved driving schools. These drivers end up losing in more ways than one: They may not get the quality of instruction that they need Theymayl not get any discount on their car insurance Both of these are very […]
Distracted Driving - The Most Deadly Killer In Ontario
Distracted driving is a silent killer on Ontario’s roads, and it is becoming increasingly more common. During our driver training sessions, I continually stress the importance of ignoring phones, and keeping music turned low. It is also imperative not to wear headphones while driving. Even experienced drivers are distracted by passengers, and by talking on […]
Why Learning to Be A Safe Driver Is Important
When looking at the statistics in the Canadian Motor Vehicle Collision Statistics Report (2012), the following facts can be noted: Since 1993, fatal injuries are down 42% — likely the result of increased seat belt use and the presence of Air Bags in most vehicles. Since 2008, driver fatalities have improved almost 5%. Since 2008, […]
Driving With Streetcars
Most driving jurisdictions in North America do not have streetcars, so there are many drivers who are unaware of the basic rules of the road when they first confront these dinosaurs of modern transportation. Streetcars are inherently unsafe for their passengers. In almost every place where I have seen streetcars used, they are funneled down […]
Why Does My Windshield Fog Up All The Time?
If your windshield is fogging up some days, but not others, then it may be that you are just not using your heater correctly. 1) Make sure that you have the heater in the defrost setting. 2) Make sure that you put the fan on a high speed setting. 3) Make sure that you set […]
What Is The Best Way To Warm Up My Car In The Winter?
THE BEST WAY TO WARM UP A CAR IN THE WINTER IS TO NOT WARM IT UP COMPLETELY. Let me qualify that. When you first start a car in very cold weather, the fluids that lubricate the engine will be thick and not circulate properly. This means that the engine will not be getting a […]