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Tuscany Driving School

Local gems, events, and useful things worth knowing.

Could you pass?

Ten questions on Alberta rules, Calgary quirks and the skills the experts on Canada's Worst Driver drilled for 14 seasons. Tap an answer to see how you did.

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Playground and school zones

A crosswalk doesn't need paint.

The rules that protect kids near schools and parks are the ones drivers get wrong most. Here are four that matter, including how the hours change once you leave Calgary.

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For parents

As a parent, choosing a driving school is not a cute milestone.

It’s a real-world safety and responsibility decision.

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Mirror habits

If you’re only looking ahead, you’re missing half the story.

A few mirror habits that matter more than people think. First, try something: find the red car.

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Snow day tip

That’s not cleared. That’s a mail slot.

Do a full snow-clear before you roll out.

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Roundabouts

In. Around. Out.

For many Alberta drivers, roundabouts were not part of everyday driving when they first learned. Now they are showing up more often, so it makes sense that people still hesitate or second-guess themselves.

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Freezing rain

Looks Fine.

In freezing rain, lightly test traction somewhere safe, avoid cruise control, and remember: on ice, steering distance matters just as much as stopping distance.

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Fog tip

Drive What You Can See.

When fog rolls in, the road you can use gets shorter. Four habits from Tuscany Driving School for driving inside what you can see.

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Sarah Chen

Florist

Blooms by Sarah brings seasonal arrangements and wedding florals to the neighbourhood.

Marcus Webb

Bookshop owner

Webb's carries rare editions, hosts author events, and curates reading lists by hand.

Elena Rossi

Pastry chef

Rossi's Patisserie opens early for fresh croissants and afternoon tea service daily.

James Okonkwo

Tailor

Okonkwo Tailoring restores vintage garments and creates bespoke pieces by appointment.

scan, spot, click continued

Sarah Chen

Florist

Blooms by Sarah brings seasonal arrangements and wedding florals to the neighbourhood.

Marcus Webb

Bookshop owner

Webb's carries rare editions, hosts author events, and curates reading lists by hand.

Elena Rossi

Pastry chef

Rossi's Patisserie opens early for fresh croissants and afternoon tea service daily.

James Okonkwo

Tailor

Okonkwo Tailoring restores vintage garments and creates bespoke pieces by appointment.

scan, spot, click continued

Sarah Chen

Florist

Blooms by Sarah brings seasonal arrangements and wedding florals to the neighbourhood.

Marcus Webb

Bookshop owner

Webb's carries rare editions, hosts author events, and curates reading lists by hand.

Elena Rossi

Pastry chef

Rossi's Patisserie opens early for fresh croissants and afternoon tea service daily.

James Okonkwo

Tailor

Okonkwo Tailoring restores vintage garments and creates bespoke pieces by appointment.

scan, spot, click continued

Sarah Chen

Florist

Blooms by Sarah brings seasonal arrangements and wedding florals to the neighbourhood.

Marcus Webb

Bookshop owner

Webb's carries rare editions, hosts author events, and curates reading lists by hand.

Elena Rossi

Pastry chef

Rossi's Patisserie opens early for fresh croissants and afternoon tea service daily.

James Okonkwo

Tailor

Okonkwo Tailoring restores vintage garments and creates bespoke pieces by appointment.

Nitsuh Tafesse

Local Business

Tuscany Driving School

Nitsuh Tafesse owns Tuscany Driving School and has called Calgary home since arriving from Ethiopia in 1999. A Royal Oak local with real-estate experience dating to 2015, he brings the same deliberate curiosity to business and everyday life, including a personal goal of learning two new skills each year.

Owner, Tuscany Driving School

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