Fresh Local Update
Mirror habits
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A few mirror habits that matter more than people think. First, try something: find the red car.
Your rear-view mirror should frame the full back window. Your side mirrors should show just a sliver of your own vehicle and more of the lane beside you.
Scan ahead, then check your rear-view and side mirrors regularly so you always have a better sense of the traffic around you.
A car, motorcycle, cyclist, or fast-moving driver can disappear into a blind spot in an instant.
That quick glance can help you judge whether you need to brake smoothly, make room, or stay alert to someone following too closely.
In the city, you are not only watching for cars. You are also watching for cyclists, pedestrians, and the unexpected. Right turns especially deserve a careful side mirror check.
Safe driving starts with better habits, and better habits start with paying attention to the full picture.
Comprehensive driving education.
Nitsuh Tafesse's driving school works with drivers across northwest and southwest Calgary, Cochrane and Bearspaw.
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.
