Episodes

  • Driving Practice and Distracted Driving

    Driving Practice and Distracted Driving
    Feb 4 2025
    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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    53 mins
  • Winter Driving Tips

    Winter Driving Tips
    Nov 25 2024
    In this episode of YD Drives the Future, Brian Hart, Training Manager at Young Drivers of Canada, and Scott Marshall, with 36 years of road safety expertise, share vital tips for safe winter driving. From adjusting your mindset and giving yourself extra time to preparing your car with winter tires, they cover the essentials for navigating icy roads. Discover the science behind winter tires, why patience is key, and how staying alert can prevent accidents. Join us as we explore practical strategies to make winter travel safer for everyone. Tune in now for expert advice on winter driving!

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    44 mins
  • Cannabis, Impairment, and Public Awareness

    Cannabis, Impairment, and Public Awareness
    Nov 1 2024
    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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    39 mins
  • Youth Safety Movements

    Youth Safety Movements
    Sep 23 2024
    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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    34 mins
  • Driving In Smoke

    Driving In Smoke
    Aug 6 2024
    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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    20 mins
  • Getting Your License As An Adult

    Getting Your License As An Adult
    Jul 3 2024

    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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    18 mins
  • Road Test Preparation

    Road Test Preparation
    May 30 2024
    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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    22 mins
  • Driving Anxiety

    Driving Anxiety
    Apr 24 2024
    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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    21 mins