When You Have Questions, We Have Answers
What is Distracted Driving?
- Taking your eyes off the road. Taking your hands off the wheel. Taking your mind off driving.
- As many as 1,000 people are injured every day in crashes related to distracted driving.
- It takes your brain up to 13 seconds to refocus on your surroundings after looking at your cell phone.
- A person who texts and drives is six times as likely to have a crash than someone who drives drunk.
Tips For Safe Cell Phone Use
- Let calls go to voicemail.
- Ignore your text messages.
- Turn it to silent.
- Turn on “Do Not Disturb While Driving” features.
- Assign a designated texter.
- Program your navigation ahead of time so you’re not trying to do it while driving.
- Pull over to make or receive a call.
- Avoid looking at screens while driving.
- Don’t use your cell phone at a red light.
- With Learner’s (L) or Novice (N) licence, you are not allowed electronic devices like a phone or GPS behind the wheel.
Sharing The Road With Others
Motorcycles:
- It’s hard to see them and judge their speed.
- 6 out of 10 crashes involving motorcycles in B.C. happen at intersections.
- Police report the top factors that vehicles collide with motorcycles are:
- Driver distraction, failing to yield the right of way and improper turning.
You can help prevent a crash with a motorcycle by:
- Scan intersections carefully, stay alert, allow 3 or 4 seconds following distance and be ready to yield as a motorcycle is often closer than it seems.
- Remember it can be hard to tell how fast they’re travelling.
Cyclists:
- Watch for cyclists on the road and make eye contact.
- Yield to cyclists and signal well in advance.
- Shoulder check and scan for cyclists turning or entering road way.
- Maintain 3 seconds behind cyclists and one metre when passing.
- Shoulder check before opening car doors.
Pedestrians:
- Be ready to yield to pedestrians especially at intersections and transit stops.
- If a vehicle is stopped in front or beside you, they may be yielding to a pedestrian.
- Expect the unexpected, pedestrians may not be crossing on a crosswalk.
Do You Have a Cancellation Policy?
Yes we have a cancellation policy. Twenty-four hours notice is required to cancel a lesson. Any cancellation notice less than 24 hours from the date and time of your appointment will result in a late cancellation charge of $60.00.
What Are the Health & Safety Guidelines for Drivers and Students?
If you have any of the following symptoms: fever, chills, cough, sore throat, vomiting, shortness of breath, new muscle aches or headaches let us know as soon as possible so that we can reschedule your lesson. You can count on us to do the same. The inside of the car is sanitized between each student. Hands must be washed with soap and water before entering the car or sprayed with sanitizer which will be provided for students. Masks are mandatory – Bring your own.
At Darylee’s Driving School, we take health and safety seriously and in consideration of the close proximity within the vehicle, wearing a mask could help to maintain the health and safety of both student and instructor; a precaution that outweighs the small temporary inconvenience. Staying safe together, benefits us all.