Parental Consent and Control

Mon, 2004-02-09 01:00 - DriveSmartBC

New Driver SignsIn the days before the Graduated Licensing Program parents had a strong control over their children who had not reached the age of 18. If the child was not driving properly the parent could withdraw their consent and ICBC would cancel the child's drivers licence. This was an effective control over wayward young drivers.

Radar Detectors

Mon, 2004-02-02 01:00 - DriveSmartBC

Radar DetectorSometimes the simplest questions can make you think. I was asked if radar detectors were legal in British Columbia by a work experience student I had taken out on patrol. The answer is, yes, they are.

The student paused to think this through. Speeding is illegal was the next observation. Yes, that's true also.

Regulatory and Advisory Signs

Mon, 2004-01-26 01:00 - DriveSmartBC

Speed SignDrivers are often confused about the difference between a regulatory sign and an advisory sign. A regulatory sign generally has black characters or symbols on a white background and an advisory sign has black characters or symbols on a yellow background. So, what's the difference?

Pedestrian Visibility at Night

Mon, 2004-01-19 01:00 - DriveSmartBC

Pedestrian at NightI read an article recently about conspicuity for police officers working on the highway. It suggested that the reflective vests and jackets that we use to stand out and be identified by drivers at night were not very effective.

Behaviour Around Heavy Trucks

Mon, 2004-01-12 01:00 - DriveSmartBC

Truck TractorAsk any trucker about the most dangerous stunt pulled by the drivers of cars and pickup trucks and they will immediately complain about drivers who pass, cut in front of the truck and then slow down. Many drivers of light vehicles seem to have no appreciation at all for sharing the road with heavy trucks.

Are Shoulder Checks Necessary?

Mon, 2004-01-05 01:00 - DriveSmartBC

Shoulder CheckIs it really necessary to make shoulder checks while driving? If you expect to pass a driving exam in British Columbia the answer is a definite yes. However, some driving schools are teaching mirror adjustment techniques to replace shoulder checks.

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