AL Maya Driving School – Ontario
🚦 1. Poor Observation
Icon: 👀 Eye scanning the road
Mistake: Missing stop signs, blind spots, or oncoming traffic
Avoid it by: Doing full mirror and shoulder checks before every move. Scan intersections carefully.
🪞 2. Not Checking Mirrors Properly
Icon: 🪞 Rear-view mirror with arrows
Mistake: Forgetting to use mirrors when changing lanes or turning
Avoid it by: Using the mirror–signal–maneuver routine and checking blind spots.
↩️ 3. Difficulty at Junctions
Icon: ↪️ Street corner with arrows
Mistake: Hesitating, turning wide, or misjudging right-of-way
Avoid it by: Slowing down, observing other traffic, and practicing safe, smooth turns.
🎮 4. Poor Steering Control
Icon: 🔄 Steering wheel with motion lines
Mistake: Oversteering or letting go of the wheel during turns
Avoid it by: Practicing hand-over-hand or push-pull steering techniques.
🚦 5. Ignoring or Misreading Signals
Icon: 🚥 Traffic light
Mistake: Hesitating at green or misjudging amber lights
Avoid it by: Anticipating signal changes and approaching lights with caution.
🚗 6. Failing to Check Before Moving Off
Icon: 🚗 Car pulling from curb with arrows
Mistake: Not checking blind spots or mirrors before moving
Avoid it by: Always performing a full 360° check and signaling before departure.
🛣️ 7. Poor Road Positioning
Icon: 🛣️ Two-lane road with drift arrows
Mistake: Drifting in the lane or too close to the curb
Avoid it by: Centering your car and looking far ahead for lane control.
🅿️ 8. Uncontrolled Starts / Stops
Icon: 🅿️ Foot on gas/brake pedals
Mistake: Jerky acceleration or late braking
Avoid it by: Pressing pedals gradually and practicing smooth stops and starts.
🔙 9. Struggles with Reverse Parking
Icon: 🔙 Car reversing into a space
Mistake: Poor alignment, speed, or awareness while backing up
Avoid it by: Reversing slowly, using mirrors, and practicing with reference points.
⚠️ 10. Missing Road Signs
Icon: ⚠️ Stop/yield/warning signs
Mistake: Failing to obey road signs and markings
Avoid it by: Studying the MTO Driver’s Handbook regularly and driving at observation-friendly speeds.
🧠 Train Smart with AL Maya Driving School
We follow Ontario’s BDE Curriculum to help you:
- Master observation and safety skills
- Prepare for the G2 road test
- Drive confidently in any condition
📞 Call us today or
🔗 Book your first lesson and start driving the smart way!