Self-tutoring about highway driving habits: the tutor mentions cruise control. I don’t use cruise control; my wife does. My understanding of it is that it maintains the vehicle’s speed, so you don’t have to. You can even remove your foot …
Self-tutoring about highway driving: the tutor tells an interesting story. While some stereotypes tend to bear out sometimes, some are no better than urban myths. Myth 0: The speeders on the highway tend to be people driving hot cars. Fact: …
Self-tutoring about driving: the tutor mentions parking “best practices” for an automatic. Like so many people (apparently), I’ve always stopped, put the car in Park, then set the e-brake. Yet nationwide says best practice is to stop, then set the …
Self-tutoring about driving: the tutor mentions an observation about parking on a hill. I drive a couple of cars, both automatics. Therefore, parking on a hill might warrant some thought. Back when I was learning to drive, I recall the …
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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