Back to School: Driving Tips for Students in Toronto

When the school season closes in Toronto, the roads become busy, the school areas become active, and the traffic rules become even more important. Whether you are a new driver for a high school, a college student at a college, or parents leaving children, should be top priority for parents, safe and smart driving.

As soon as the school year starts, there is a complete guide that helps students in Toronto Drive.

  1. Understand the speed limit in the school zone School areas in Toronto usually have a low speed limit for certain hours. These areas are strictly used - and for good reasons.

tip: Look for the exposed signals and bright lights. Most school areas use an area of 30-40 km/h in the morning and afternoon.

Why it does matter: Fines and downpoints in the school areas are quite high. Even more important is that slow driving can prevent serious accidents.

  1. Look for pedestrians and crossfields Children and teenagers can be unexpected while crossing the road. Some can cross, especially near schools and bus stops, without seeing.

What can you do:

Always be for pedestrians at marked crosswalk

Be extra vigilant near the intersections, especially before and after school hours

Avoid distractions so you can react quickly if necessary

  1. Leave early to avoid running Late walk often leads to a risky decision behind the wheel. Fast, hard braking and roller stops can all increase the possibility of an accident.

Plan ahead: Leave 10-15 minutes before normal to postpone traffic, buses or construction.

  1. Run Gently Around School Buses In Ontario, you have to stop when a school bus expands the stopping and red lights - in both directions, until there is no medium.

Consequences: Failing to stop can result in heavy fines, demerit points, and a serious safety risk to children.

  1. Learn where you (and cannot) park Parking areas are often banned in high schools and colleges. Illegally parked cars can block traffic, cause delays or even toes.

Before you park:

Read carefully signs

Avoid parking in four lane, near crossing field or staff-level zone

Use the specified students parking areas when available

  1. Limit distractions Sending text, checking social media or changing playlist can wait. District driving is one of the main causes of accidents - especially for young drivers.

Tips to stay focused:

Your phone does not disturb

Put GPS and music before driving

Keep both hands on the steering wheel and on the road

  1. Prepare to change weather Falling in Toronto means sudden rain, foggy mornings and daylight. These conditions require additional precautions, especially for new drivers.

Be prepared by:

Check that the headlights and wipers work

Wet or foggy season slowly

Other vehicles

  1. Practice defensive driving Traffic to school means more overload, more pedestrians and more risk. Defensive driving helps you to be ready for anything.

How to drive defensively:

Expect the unexpected

Do not follow other driver or pedestrian rules

Always scan forward and check mirrors often

  1. Learn rules for bicycle lanes Many Toronto roads have nominated the bicycle lane. ERN these paths by staying outside them until a turn is made out of them, and always indicate in advance.

Memorrhery: According to the Ontario Act, cyclists are considered vehicles and have the right to share the road.

  1. Be calm and be patient Whether there are a large number of buses, slow parents or delays, it is important to remain calm behind the wheel.

Running or aggressive driving only causes errors.