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In the past year, the average age of my clients has been 31 years old, a slight increase from the previous average of 29 years. Many people feel hesitant about learning to drive later in later life, but perhaps they were the wise ones who refrained from participating in the nonchalant high school driver education.

Many of you have undergone training before but chose to postpone it for various reasons. Maybe the previous lessons didn't provide the depth of understanding you needed about the real risks associated with driving. I, too, was astounded when I first delved into the world of teaching driving. The prevailing attitude seemed to be one of overlooking the darker side of driving, with an emphasis on pushing inexperienced drivers onto the roads without discussing the potential downsides, often ignoring the internal unspoken anxieties. This approach troubled me deeply.

I've been teaching driving in Vancouver since 2019, focusing on empowering drivers to operate vehicles safely and calmly. Unlike conventional methods, I openly address the risks involved in driving because many of my clients are well aware of these dangers, having either experienced them firsthand or recognized the potential hazards. I share this awareness with you not just as an instructor but also as someone who has suffered the loss of a dear friend in a tragic motorbike-truck collision, an incident that prompted my lifelong quest to understand  what truly defines a good driver.

Between the ages of 19 and 30, I taught various driver education programs, but they often seemed more like entertainment than substantial education. My passion for raising the bar in driving education led me to collaborate with organizations like the Ergonomics Division of Transport Canada and several corporate fleet road safety companies . Engaging with researchers and experts who delved into the root causes of accidents gave me valuable insights into the essence of being a good driver.

It was disconcerting to discover that becoming a driving instructor required only three+ weeks of training. This realization fueled my determination to understand change, how we learn, group motivations, our amazing brains. For three decades, I worked globally, particularly in Asia, addressing change and improvement for both individuals and groups in the corporate world.

Upon my return to Vancouver, I resumed teaching, but the subpar quality of instruction and the lack of honesty about the challenges of driving prompted me to venture out on my own. My students echoed my concerns—they were  scared, anxious , and felt misunderstood. Their experiences mirrored my own, prompting me to launch COOPERdrivingschool.com, IHaveEvolved.com and ThePurpleLine.ca,  platforms dedicated to addressing the fundamental question: What truly makes a good driver? And how does one achieve Calm Driving?

Join me in exploring the intricacies of why car accidents occur, why British Columbia witnesses 1000 crashes daily, and why over a million lives are lost globally due to vehicular accidents. Let's challenge the misconception that driving is "easy."

It's easy to make mistakes, and it's easy to find oneself in trouble.

I invite you to engage in a profound conversation about what defines a good driver . Let's delve into research, share insights, and collectively aspire to be the drivers our roads genuinely need.

Welcome to COOPER.

Todd Cooper.

Instilling a Seriousness for Driving

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