Welcome to YD Drives the Future, a podcast where we cover all aspects of driver education and road safety. For over fifty years Young Drivers of Canada has been dedicated to educating drivers of all skill levels and changing their driving behaviours for the safety of all road users.
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Welcome to another episode of YD Drives the Future! Today, we’re diving into two critical topics—driving practice for novice drivers, and distracted driving. Joining us are two incredible guests: Robin Robertson, President and CEO of the Traffic Injury Research Foundation, and Kylie Bowman, youth advisor and program lead for TIRF.
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25 Nov 2024
Winter Driving Tips
Young Drivers of Canada's Brian Hart and road safety expert Scott Marshall share essential winter driving tips, from mindset adjustments to car preparation, to stay safe on icy roads.
1 Nov 2024
Cannabis, Impairment, and Public Awareness
Kelley Teahen, VP of Communications at Parachute, joins YD Drives the Future to discuss the ‘Know What Impaired Means’ campaign. From tackling myths about cannabis-impaired driving to exploring Vision Zero’s goal of zero road deaths, she highlights Parachute’s unique approach using humour, public engagement, and community partnerships for safer roads.
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23 Sept 2024
Youth Safety Movements
In today’s episode we interview Valerie Smith, Director of Road Safety Programs at Parachute, about the evolution of road safety initiatives, particularly concerning youth engagement and systemic approaches to safer mobility. We discuss the need for meaningful youth engagement and harm reduction models.
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6 Aug 2024
Driving In Smoke
In todays episode we take a trip to last summer when we interviewed Halifax Fire Chief Bruce Lake. Bruce describes his harrowing experiences and crucial safety tips for driving through smoke and wildfires. He tells us about his role in a major wildfire evacuation in May 2023, which forced over 16,000 residents to flee their homes.
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3 Jul 2024
Getting Your License As An Adult
In today’s episode we will meet Francesca Cafiso, a Young Driver’s employee who after many years without a license decided to take one of our courses and learn to drive. They are going to take us through their journey one step at a time beginning with their first experience getting their license as a teenager, how that experience compares to getting licensed as an adult with YD, and their experience with Tanya, their YD in-car instructor.
Practice Questions ON: https://programs.yd.com/ontario-written-driving-test-quiz/
Practice Questions: BC: https://programs.yd.com/bc-written-driving-test-quiz/
Practice Questions NS: https://programs.yd.com/nova-scotia-written-driving-test-quiz/
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30 May 2024
Road Test Preparation
In today’s episode we are having a discussion with Shrawan Motwane, a Young Drivers instructor with almost a decade of experience preparing students for their road test. Shrawan will go over what you can expect on your road test, how to avoid an instant test fail, how to prepare for your road test, and many other tips he’s picked up throughout the years.
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24 Apr 2024
Driving Anxiety
Driving anxiety is a complex topic, and strategies may vary for each individual, but we encourage listeners to use this podcast as a jumping off point to reach out for help and explore what works best for them.
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