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Self-tutoring about driving: the tutor mentions a habit. Decades ago now, I knew a very smart man — he was a friend of mine. He was very hands-on, very practical, in the way he approached life. He excelled at solving …
Self-tutoring about tires: the tutor mentions a distinction. All-weather tires are meant to be sufficient for winter driving conditions most Canadians will face. Winter tires are yet better (for winter conditions), but can’t be driven on during summer, whereas all-weather …
Self-tutoring about winter driving: the tutor looks into winter tires in BC. I’ve read that M+S (mud and snow) or else mountain/snowflake tires are the options for winter tires here in BC. Source: icbc.com
Self-tutoring about driving: the tutor mentions a fact he’s learned. Winter tires are required on most BC highways Oct 1 to April 30. Failure to comply can mean a fine. What follows is my interpretation of the BC driving and …
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Self-tutoring about auto maintenance: the tutor looks into the Dodge oil change indicator light. We drive a Dodge Grand Caravan which Dodge maintains. Last oil change, they told us to return at 37000km. It’s around 30500km now, but two days …
Self-tutoring about driving: the tutor inquires about turning left across a double solid yellow line. I’ve always thought it was illegal to cross a double solid yellow line. Therefore, if, along a double solid yellow line, I wanted to turn …
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More lifestyle self-tutoring: the tutor inquires about oil change frequency. I suddenly wondered: Is there a “rule of thumb” for mileage between oil changes? Of course, the manufacturer’s advice for any specific model should be followed. Moreover, newer cars often …
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Driving in a different city means self-tutoring. The tutor tells a strategy. Let’s imagine you need turn left onto a road, but don’t know how busy it will be. You might wish to do so from a light or a …
For me, driving leads to self-tutoring. The tutor tells how he uses Google to plan a driving route. Nowadays I’m driving more, which also means looking up directions. Luckily, of course, there’s Google. To find directions, I do the following: …
The tutor brings up two products he finds indispensable. I’m not a casual driver, but I have to drive sometimes. More often, my wife does the driving. I try to make the car as easy and safe as possible to …