Editor:
I currently operate a driving school in and around the community of 亚洲天堂 Lake. I am appalled at the attitude and driving habits of not just a few, but several drivers in our community. My students are mostly young and inexperienced drivers, however I also teach seniors and other classes.
The reason that my students are taking lessons is to become familiar with the rules of the road, to become defensive, confident drivers and to pass their ICBC road test. The beginners do not feel comfortable with their abilities to drive through and around town at the speed limit.
Many times we鈥檝e had vehicles pull up behind us, flashing lights, following very close or even honking. Passing us on the wrong side and racing off the line at three and four-way stops鈥he driving school car has large fluorescent 鈥淪TUDENT DRIVER鈥� lettering on the rear of the vehicle, as well as the required L and N letters signifying their level of skill.
Not only are the students鈥� skill levels at a minimum, they are negotiating their vehicle on narrow winding streets, and with traffic and pedestrians and for the most part roads without proper lines to differentiate between lanes. It is challenging, and then along comes a driver that has 0 consideration for others and puts their level of stress through the ceiling, making them unable to focus. I鈥檝e even had cases where the student has requested to terminate the lesson because of their inability to continue.
In the future these obnoxious drivers will be reported and if possible licence numbers documented as well.
Fines for these offences vary ranging from 鈥榝ollowing too close to 鈥榙riving without due care鈥� and others..
I鈥檓 asking for drivers to use some common sense and show some patience to these new young drivers that will soon be sharing the roads with you. My patience, however in this regard has expired. You have been warned.
I must say as well that there are many drivers who have shown additional consideration and respect for the new drivers. The students and I are grateful for this鈥nd we thank you鈥�
Samuel Moroski
