By Sean W. Flat tires are inconvenient, but if you don’t know what to do, they can even be scary. Here are some tips. The first thing to know is what happens when you get a flat tire so you know what to expect. Most likely, you’ll feel your car being pulled to one side […]
By Rosie Paul A couple of weeks ago I took the highway to visit a friend. I was cruising along with 3 lanes of speeding traffic in front of me when suddenly I noticed cars swerving to get out of the middle lane. I knew there must be something in the lane but I couldn’t […]
By Sean Williamson Drivers don’t think critically about every decision they make. Our brains are constantly registering information – faster than we can consciously process it. This is necessary and helpful due to the number of decisions needed to be made. In some instances, however, we make decisions about our surroundings that are not based […]
By Rosie P Working for Teens Learn to Drive has taught me so much, but the best part of this job is interacting with youth. One Sweet Life Road Show event, in particular, was a life-changing experience for me. From the students to the teachers and finally to the end results – everything was perfect!
By Nero S.When it comes to driving and observing a lot of the responsibility falls on the driver but what pedestrians don’t know is that they also have a part to play. As a frequent pedestrian and occasional driver, I can see things from both perspectives. Pedestrians can also do a lot to curb the […]
By Sean W Collisions can be unnerving for several reasons. Assuming you are not one of the people in the crash itself, there are ways in which you should still be handling situations involving car crashes, large or small.
By Nero Towards the end of my summer stint with Teens Learn To Drive I booked a trip that was a combination wedding/min-vacation to Bermuda. We touched down on a beautiful morning, armed with an activity-packed itinerary. First on the list was a scooter (moped) day, exploring the island.
By Rosie P. I have a provisional license, so I’m allowed to drive on highways, but the thought of merging into fast-moving traffic, dealing with huge tractor trailers, missing my exit or changing lanes at 100 kph (60 MPH) scared me. So I avoided the freeways and took the long, scenic routes instead.
By Naeema Bawa While drinking and driving is the subject of great attention and concern, driving under the influence of other drugs, especially marijuana, is hardly discussed at all. Driving high IS driving impaired, but is not covered by “Don’t drink and drive”, even though it should be. According to a national study by the […]
By Nero S. Have you ever texted while watching television only to realize you have no idea what is going on in the show? Or how about had a conversation on the phone while driving only to hang up your call and realize you don’t remember half your drive? Both of these questions and tasks […]
By Anna K. What are the three things you need to survive? Food, water and sleep! Sleep? Yes sleep. Sleep as a factor for life was never really something I’ve thought about, but it does make sense. We need sleep to function. Without sleep we can’t concentrate as well, react as quickly, process information properly, […]
By Rosie P. When I turned 21, I decided that it was finally time to learn how to drive. I was so excited to start driving school, because it meant I was progressing towards becoming an independent driver and could finally have an experienced driver teach me all I needed to know about the road. […]
By Sean W. Have you ever been driving and signaled, only to have the cars around you notice, speed up and make an effort to block you out? If not, you probably haven’t been driving more than a week. That or you don’t use a turn signal which is an obvious poor choice for numerous […]
By Sean W. Practicing with a certified driving instructor is undeniably a smart thing to do prior to the road test. That said, doing that alone will not give you enough experience for everyday driving. The reason is because many instructors focus on the skills you’ll need to pass the test – which are good […]
by Cassie Davidson When I came to the GTA for my summer job, the prospect of driving in the city was not one that I was looking forward to. Coming from a very small town in Ontario, congested roads, switching lanes, endless construction and impatient drivers were not part of my daily routine and I wasn’t […]
By Naeema B. Upon getting my G2 license when I was 17, I was eager to hop into my mum’s car and take on the roads of Mississauga. After taking drivers education classes and putting in plenty of hours practicing safe driving habits, I felt confident in my driving. However, my parents were extremely nervous […]
Hand-Held Simulator Takes the Wheel You get the call at midnight. One of your drivers lost control of his vehicle, smashing into two other vehicles and closing a major highway. Thankfully, all injuries are minor, but the lost time, physical damages and potential lawsuits could cost in excess of half a million dollars. You invested […]
This story is so outrageously stupid that it’s hard to believe. It seems like the kind of story you’d read in the Enquirer – not the New York Times.
Sadly, automobile crashes continue to be the #1 cause of death and injuries for teens in the U.S. Many of these crashes are preventable.
Many parents are encouraging their teens to wait until 18 to learn to drive but is that really the best approach? The answer is simple.
Teens Learn to Drive is a Canadian non-profit organization focused on reducing death and serious injury on the roads.
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