Hate to drive? Here's what you can do - Winnipeg Free Press
I once had an assignment that required me to recommend cars to people who hate to drive. Naturally, as someone who loves to drive, it was hard to put on the hat of someone from the opposite perspective. Former Top Gear host Jeremy Clarkson almost nailed it without even knowing: These people probably hate to drive because they're bad at it. How many times have you pulled up beside some slowpoke to see the driver has got their steering wheel in a... If hating to drive is a result of a lack of confidence, there are things you can do to overcome the problem. The first is to find a good driving school. There are a few that operate across Canada, some of which operate travelling road shows to take their messages across the land. Sometimes the local dealer will know of a good school. They often run races and hold autocross schools as part of the indoctrination process. I'm not saying these schools are cheap, but if driving is an integral part of your existence, it's a small price to pay to learn how to do it well. Find a school that uses former and current automotive racers. Find one that teaches vision, car control, braking, collision avoidance and slide recovery. Source: autos.winnipegfreepress.com
