While learning how to drive, teens must take two tests, one written and one behind the wheel. This also means they need to take two different classes before they take each test. Teens should listen in these classes and be mature. The first step to being safe is to be...
Nothing is worse than hearing about the death of people who didn’t wear their seat belts, especially when it is revealed later that they would have survived if only they had buckled up. The seat belt was not designed as a car decoration, or to be selectively worn on highways...
Learning how to operate a car does not necessarily make you a good driver, your safety is also determined by how attentive you are on the road. This is why it is of utmost importance that you are able to understand the meaning of all traffic signs and make correct...
The type of gearbox in your car will make for a completely different driving experience. Manual transmission gives the driver more control, as it allows you to shift gears on your own. Manually changing gears requires practice, as it involves engaging gears and disengaging gears while manipulating the clutch. In...
Teenagers generally have all the physical traits and qualities to be good drivers. Their sight and hearing is sharp and their reflexes are quick and efficient. Yet despite the advantage of having these physical traits, statistics still show that teenagers are eight times more likely to get into an automobile...
Some people are brilliant at things until it comes to taking tests. The nerves and pressure often get the best of them and they lose their calmness and control. Passing the driving test is often as much about confidence and a relaxed and focused approach as anything else, and the...
What is the difference between a bad driving record and a good one? As much as several thousand dollars a year or more in auto insurance payments! A good driving record can mean a difference of thousands of dollars a year on auto insurance. If you are a good driver...
When we consume alcohol our central nervous system, which normally warns us of potential dangers, begins to relax. The more alcohol is consumed, the less likely a driver will be able to respond to dangers, especially when driving. Alcohol dulls the very skills and coordination needed to drive safely. Myth...
As part of our commitment to promote safe driving practices, Ambitious Drivers provides specialized courses like defensive driving, incident avoidance and other complementary activities that promote progressive driver development. In the last few years, Ambitious Drivers has witnessed exponential growth and today boasts an impressive fleet of training cars backed by...
The danger of drinking while driving is well documented, if not always well heeded. Today’s drivers however are functioning under the influence of a host of distractions, and they too can prove deadly. All of the efforts of car manufacturers to make today’s cars safer are diluted by irresponsible drivers...
At Ambitious Drivers we are part of the nation-wide campaign to combat drunk driving and underage drinking. All our students are educated on how to become responsible community members and are duly warned about the serious consequences of impaired driving. Impaired driving is the number one criminal cause of death...
Winter driving lessons are of utmost importance for anyone learning how to drive in Canada. Mother Nature herself contributes to multiple inches of snow each year, in addition to the occasional winter storm. Our courses give students the skills necessary to confidently control any type of vehicle on ice and...
