Testimonials from our students who took the online class

Student Full Name: Denise Audette                  
Topic: M1 The Vehicle
Date: September 25 2021
 What I learned from this class:

• before you get in the vehicle, you should do a visual scan to make sure the tires are well inflated, check that there is nothing blocking the exhaust pipe, make sure the lights are not broken.
• Always enter the vehicle from the front (facing oncoming traffic).
• The tire pressure information is on a sticker on the driver side door.
• It’s a good idea to get the winter tires installed at the beginning of November (the law says they need to be installed by Dec 1st)

  Students feedback: Thank you for doing the lesson even though you aren’t feeling well. I really appreciated the lesson. I hope you feel better soon :)
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Student Full Name: Maliheh Sharafi
Topic: M-6 Accompanied Driving
Date: Wednesday, September 22, 2021
 
What I learned from this class:

• The more you anticipate from top to bottom and from left to right the more the chances of you being able to anticipating all signs and lights
• Single vehicle accidents are due to the chances of increase in speed and not anticipating changes in a monotone environment
• Flash Red: everyone STOP
• Flash Yellow: caution and if someone is crossing at the intersection then STOP
• Flash Green: All directions have a red light except for you, and you can go straight or turn
• We must look at the dashboard to make sure we are giving the correct sign.
• Once you reach the stop sign then stop and look left, right, and left before progressing again

Students feedback: The class was very instructive. Specifically, the part where the instructor showed images and videos of accidents that can take place if we are not properly stopping at the red light or are not attentive when starting the car.
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Student Full Name: Xuechu Zhang
Topic: M-6 " Accompanied Driving"
Date: 2021-09-22
What I learned from this class: Accompanying drivers must have held for at least 2 years, a valid driver’s licence. As a learner driver, I need to respect the pace at which I learn. When stop at a stop sign, we must check left-right-left.  Students feedback:  Mr Rashid is patent, he cares about students, he makes sure everyone of us participate the class which is really good. 
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Student Full Name: Roberto Gomez Romay
Topic: M 10" Alcohol and Drugs"
Date: Sep 21, 2021 06:30 PM
 What I learned from this class: I learned that the message of the SAAQ is “If you drink, don't drive”. I learned that drinking and driving are one of the leading causes of death and injuries. I learned about the zero-alcohol rule for drivers under 21 year old & Provisional driver license holder.
Students feedback: Great class, highly informative. It made me think about the consequences of drinking and/or consuming drugs and driving. Thank you, Mr Rashid.
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Student Full Name: Xuechu Zhang
Topic: Module7 OEA Driving Strategy
Date: 2021-09-01
What I learned from this class: OEA strategy means Observe the road environment, Evaluate potential at-risk situations, and Act safely. Drivers must pay particularly to vulnerable users, and heavy vehicles, and emergency vehicles. We need to anticipating driving situations and potential risks. It’s important to always keep safety margins.
Students feedback: Mr Rashid is very patent, and really cares about all the students, he makes sure everyone of us participate the class, and uses lots of examples to explain important knowledge. 
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Student Full Name: Darryl Mauricio
Topic: M-3 The Environment
Date: 2021-08-24
 What I learned from this class:
What courtesy is and how we respect others in the environment. How to protect the more vulnerable users.
We can pass the solid line only to pass a cyclist, construction or horse carriage. 
We can’t drive while on drugs
Which way to turn our wheels when parked on a hill
 ​Students feedback: It was great the way the teacher called on students, really forces us to listen and work.
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"Student Full Name: Bianca JonesTopic: M-12 Eco-Driving
Date: July 8th, 2021
 
What I learned from this class:
- when completing a right turn, you must be going 10-15 km/h. When completing a left turn, you must be going 10 km/h
- eco driving includes maintaining a constant speed while following speed limit, smooth acceleration/deceleration, safe driving, comfort
- eco-driving reduces fuel consumption, reduces the negative impact on the environment and reduces carbon footprint
- Must do a monthly check of tire pressure (PSI), written on sticker on the door of the driver
- reduce speed earlier to have better eco-driving
- do not idle for more than 60 seconds
- Always use same category of gas, there are 3 choices (cheaper to more expensive)
- Check brake pads when getting tires changed (around twice a year)
-move-over law: for tow trucks, emergency vehicles, surveillance vehicles, if stopped on road and have yellow flashing, rotating, or arrow sign lights. Police vehicles, ambulances, fire trucks, transport Quebec vehicles also need to be respected by this law.
- on a hill, turn wheels for safety
 Students feedback: The classes thus far have taught me how to be a responsible and safe driver, and I believe to have acquired enough information and knowledge to drive safely in the future. The in-car sessions have also been very useful and have helped me build confidence on the road. 
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Student Full Name: Salha Hemed
Topic: Module 12 – Eco-Driving
Date: 2021-07-08
 What I learned from this class:
In today’s class we first had a review about the steps we must take before turning and changing lane. After that we learned about eco-driving which is a way of driving that is ecological, economical and respectful of road safety conducts. In order to adopt an eco-driving, you have to:

• Maintain speed
• Reduce fuel consumption
• Reduce environmental impact
• Take account of technological progress
• Foster road safety
• Consider the physical reality such as rolling resistance, aerodynamic resistance, Acceleration resistance
  • Choose an appropriate vehicle
  • Adjust tire pressure monthly
  • Eliminate unnecessary weight in the car

The advantages of eco-driving include:

• Safer driving because of the better anticipation of traffic and calmer driving
• Comfort for the driver and the passengers since there is less stress and fewer acceleration

Students feedback: I like how in the beginning of the class we review what we discussed in previous classes. Also, everyone questions are answered clearly.
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Student Full Name: Vhea Joy Paderanga :  Topic: Accompanied Driving: Date: July 6, 2021
What I learned from this class:
I learned the different worst behaviors that both learner driver and accompanying driver should not have. Also, I learned how to do hand over hand technique and chin over the shoulder to check the blind spot technique. Lastly, it is very important to check the dashboard to what type of maneuver is displayed (R or D) before removing the foot on the brake pedal.
Students feedback: As in other classes, Mr. Rashid made sure all his students participate and share their answers with the class. The additional videos and photos are very informative.
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"Student Full Name: James Underwood

Topic:  M1 - The Vehicle
Date: 2021-05-15
 What I learned from this class:
In this class, we learned various things that started us on the journey in the road safety education program, from the basics (and history) of motor vehicles, elements of the pre-driving protocol and how to position properly for optimal driving safety.
 
Students feedback: Mr. Rashid creates a calm and simple environment for all students to learn efficiently and effectively the knowledge and skills they need to drive safely.
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Student Full Name: Lujin Alfaisali
Topic: The Driver Date:22/05l2021
 Students feedback: the class was very interesting ,we knew a lot of new things and the Mr. Rashid was very excellent at communicating information
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Student Full Name: Laura Haidar
Topic: Module 7 – Observe-evaluate-act
Date: May 14th, 2021
 What I learned from this class:

• When there is a car with only one light, we should change the lane.
• We should park 1 meter away from a parked car.
• We cannot stop on a white line when there is a stop sign.
• We have to look at the rearview mirror for 3 to 5 seconds.
• We should park 3 meters away from a stop sign.

 Students  feedback:
This class is interesting as usual and we always learn so many good and safe things about driving. I like how our teacher makes this class super interesting!
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​Topic: At risk Behaviour
Date: May 8, 2021
 What I learned from this class:
I learned different risks not to look in the back seat while you’re driving.
You can’t drink and drive.
Never take any risks while driving no matter what because it can cause an accident while you are on the road.
Always make room if you hear the police siren or the fire truck siren and make sure you move out the way.
Make sure you are fully concentrated and not stressed while you are on the road.
 Students feedback:
My first driving school lesson was good.
The teacher was really good and I would recommend this school to other people.
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​Student Full Name: Karina Perez Marin
Topic: ECO-DRIVING
Date:2021-05-10
 What I learned from this class: We learned tips and tricks for the knowledge and road tests from other students, it is important to study traffic signs and to check rear-view mirror constantly. 
Before making a turn, you have to always signal; you should signal at least 3 to 4 houses before turning.
When you stop, don’t forget to look left, right left, then check blind spot and after your turn rear-view mirror again.
When you change lane, don’t forget to look at the rear-view mirror, then signal, then look at the side mirror, then the blind spot, go to that lane, look at rear-view mirror, and finally turn off the signal.
Eco driving is: reduce the environment impact, saving resources, avoid destroying the atmosphere, stop climate change with the way we drive, breaking carefully to save fuel. You can also choose a hybrid vehicle that reduces carbon monoxide, because it is electric and charges instead of using fuel. Eco driving is part of the road test.
City driving uses more gasoline than highway driving because in the city you have to stop more, change speed, etc. whereas in the highway you keep the same speed and make less changes. So, you have to chose the right vehicle according to fuel consumption and eco driving. Also, some aspects of the car can make you spend more money because of fuel consumption. So that is important when buying a car.
Check tire pressure at least once a month. To know the PSI, open the door of the car and check the label that says how much weight the car can handle, the maximum pressure, tire size. This is important when buying winter/summer tires. It is essential to buy the right size. In addition, the more you know your car, the more you are safe.
 
Acceleration resistance: Eliminate, reduce and recover. Avoid starting the car at a high speed because you will fail the road test. In the winter, use a block heater (2 hours before hitting the road). When you start the car, make sure there is no ice in the mirrors, front and back, otherwise you can get a ticket and it can be dangerous. Another important thing to watch out during the winter is carbon monoxide intoxication, so before entering the vehicle it is important to clean the excess pipe, turn on the car, leave it open and put heating system. Also, in the winter, you have to be careful with the ice and snow because they can make the road slippery and dangerous. It is important to reduce the speed limit, to not to accelerate when the road is icy or slippery, like when there is a snow storm, because it can cause accidents and death.
In general there is 3 types of gasoline 87, 89 and 91… you can’t mix them. For example, if you use 87, you have to keep using 87.
Safer driving, anticipate danger, like people don’t respecting rules and other users of the road like children, calmer driving and more predictable driver behavior.
We also learned that it is important to move over when you see an emergency car flashing its lights, like police cars, ambulances, fire trucks coming your way, it is the law to move over, otherwise you can get a fine 200$ or 300$ and lose 4 demerit points.
Mr. Rashid emphasized that not giving the right of way to other users can also make you lose points. You have to be careful because you start with only 4 points with your learner’s license.
 
Students feedback: It is very nice that Mr. Rashid gives us tips for the road and knowledge tests. He also asks other students who already took the tests to give advice to other students in the same class, which I find great because it helps the other students.
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Student Full Name: Leopoldo Garcia Vargas
Topic: M-1 “The Vehicle”
Date: 19/04/2020
What I learned from this class:
Driving notes:
- Always clear exhaust pipe
- Tire pressure is written in a sticker at the door joint on the driver side (check pressure once a
month) 
- Level headrest higher than the head (otherwise risk behaviour)
- Smoking while driving is a risk behaviour
- Writing with one hand is failure
- Children less than 63 cm must ride on a child safety seat
- Always stay one meter away from a parked car. This avoids collisions with opening doors
Seat belt: 
- No wearing it will cost 3 points of the license 
- You can apply to be exempt from wearing a seatbelt under the precedes of a medical condition
- The number of passengers should never exceed the number of available seatbelts in the car
- Pregnant women should also use seatbelt
Tires:
- From Dec 1st until march 15: winter tires must be used, otherwise we could get a fine of $277
- Change tires by November 1st in order to minimize risks (in Quebec it starts snowing early)
- Make sure mechanics tighten up your tires properly before you leave! (Ask for a receipt)

Airbags:
- More airbags = more protection
Visibility:
- Increase field of vision by decreasing speed (inversely proportional)
Part of road test for ECO driving:  Gradual acceleration and deceleration, Constant speed, Maintenance of safety margins
Students  feedback: 
​- Very fun and interactive
- I like that the teacher shares practical tips to keep us safe
- Good dynamics that keep us involved
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This class was very interesting and brought me a lot of clear and specific knowledge just like every other class from SAFA driving school. I feel a little bit more ready to drive on the roads just like after each class and there is non of the information’s that I heard today that has not been useful for my knowledge or driving capacities.:- Axel F. Adjahi
Topic: M-6 "Accompanied driving" Date: March 8th 2021
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Mr. Rashid explained everything clearly and made sure everyone understood the topic by making sure that all students participated in answering questions derived from what was learnt today :- Achan Thoot
Topic: M-1 "The vehicle" Date: March 4th, 2021
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I like how the teacher reinforces all the safety ways when driving and before entering a car. I was very surprised about the accidents he mentioned cause by something blocking the exhaust pipe. I like that he encourages us to drive safety and to let other people know the tips he gives to drive safely. He knows a lot about it and he always make sure all of us see safety as a priority. That is very nice!:-Laura Haidar
Topic: M-1 "The vehicle" Date: March 4th, 2021
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Il donne de bonne explication et il pose des questions aux élèves pour être sûr qu’ils ont bien compris:- Sara St-Onge Gilbert
M-1 "The vehicle "Date: Jeudi 4 mars 2021 
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Mr. Rashid was very excellent. I was pleased with his technique of teaches:- Achan Thoot
Topic: M-4  "At-Risk Behaviours"  Date: Sat February 27, 2021
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The class was very interesting! It was nice to know a lot of new things and how to be a safe driver. I like the dynamic in class and how we all get to participate as well. Very nice!:-Laura Haidar
Topic: M-4  "At-Risk Behaviours"  Date: Sat February 27, 2021
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Feedback: Well explained, good demonstration and very interesting class:- Renju Kaliyanickal Prabhakaran
Topic: M-4  "At-Risk Behaviours"  Date: Sat February 27, 2021
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• Great! The professor is really enthusiastic; we can see that he truly cares for his students:-Clotilde Audrey Chia Ayasse
• Topic: M-3 " The Environment"  Date: February 25, 2021
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Mr. Rashid is very entertaining, and offers a lot of encouragement when you answer questions correctly. The classes cover a lot of material, there is  lot of information and many helpful photos to demonstrate the road rules of the lesson. He makes sure everyone understands and gets a turn to speak, and is always very friendly and lively throughout the class:-Jane Pipa Jones
Topic:  M-9 "Sharing the road" Date: February 23, 2021
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Today’s class was once again very informative and enthusiastically given which always lightens the mood and sets an enjoyable learning environment. The way every student is given the chance to participate and get congratulated or helped out makes the learning even more effective and understanding of the topic all the more clearer. I look forward to continuing my learning:-Misba Uddin
Topic:  M-9 "Sharing the road" Date: February 23, 2021
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I loved the activity with the four different scenarios because I was able to learn a lot about the how to drive in different areas. I also enjoyed how interactive the class was because everyone was able to share what they were thinking.-Noel Natacha
Topic:  M-9 "Sharing the road" Date: February 23, 2021
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Class was very easy to understand and the teacher Mr. Rashid was very polite , generous and helping. The session was very interactive too:- Balraj Kaur
Topic:  M-9 "Sharing the road" Date: February 23, 2021
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​It was a very important class and I learned a lot from it. I think that it will help me a lot when I start driving on the road. I must always remember to always stay alert on the road and always check the rearview mirrors. Every intersection is a new environment:-Shin Wah Low  
Topic:  M-7 "OEA Strategy" Date: 22-02-2021
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Your feedback: Today’s class was verity informative and entertaining. I found the videos and pictures used to be excellent examples and ways to work our minds in order to identify the problems. All in all, I learnt a lot and am looking forward to continue to do so. :- Misba Uddin
Topic:  M-7 "OEA Strategy" Date: 22-02-2021
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Good class, very interactive and interesting. The use of videos helps to understand the impacts of our actions in real life.- : Barbara Kuffour Asenso
Topic: M-10" Alcohol and Drugs" Date: February 12, 2021
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This class was very informative, i knew that alcohol and drugs was bad for driving but i didnt know there were that many facts and consequences. I always knew it’s something that you never do but now i’ll know for sure!-LOUIS KEVIN CELESTIN
Topic: M-10" Alcohol and Drugs"
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"Always a good class"-Billee Duffin
Topic: M-4  At Risk behaviours  Date: February 10, 2021
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​The class was very informative and taught me what to pay the most attention to when driving. I also liked the different examples (photos, videos) because they made the class very interactive. - Natacha Noel
Topic: OEA strategy     Date: February 9, 2021
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Great as always. I like the slides about real-world scenarios where Mr Rashid shows us
images that he and his students have captured themselves. I also like the portions where we discuss the
meaning of some signs in class, I remembered the signs we had seen in class a lot better for my exam. I
really like that important topics that are first taught are re-iterated multiple times, because sometimes
the point can be mis-heard the first time over the internet.- Soroush Saryazdi
Topic: “M-9 " Sharing the Road"  Date: February 5, 2021
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Very good, I learned a lot today-Claudia Fraguela Paz
Topic: “M-9 " Sharing the Road"  Date: February 5, 2021
What I learn in class today:
- Never follow a truck driver in an intersection.
We are sharing the road with : cyclist, drivers, people, animal, trucks, emergency vehicles,
motorbikes, school bus, city bus..
- Every 3 seconds you need to watch your rear mirror
- Distance between you and the car in front of you : you need to see the wheel of the car in front
of you
- Speed Limit on school area depends : 30km, 40km, 50km
- Speed on the speedbump : 10 km
- 3 demerits points if you don’t respect the person crossing the kids
- You have to drive one meter from a park car
- A flag person : on construction area
- You cannot park with yellow line at intersection
- Passing a school bus when flashing red lights – 9 demerits points.
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Thank you very much again for your nice and attractive presentation to make class joyful to us.- Md. Matiul Islam
Topic: “M-9 " Sharing the Road"  Date: February 5, 2021
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The class is interactive I really enjoy the teaching style of the instructor- Ipeleng Rammala
Topic: M-1 "The Vehicle" Date: February 4, 2021
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The class was quite active and the lecturer was trying to engage all of us in to the topic!- Christineh Shahbazian
​Topic: M-1 "The vehicle" Date: February 4, 2021
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 Thank you for the class. I enjoy the stories and examples given by the teacher, as well as good atmosphere during the class.-Simona Vilutiene
Topic: M-3 "The Environment" Date: January 28, 2021
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 I enjoyed my first class. Looking forward to more . Thank you 😊 - Billee Duffin
Topic: M-3 "The Environment" Date: January 28, 2021
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"It is very good that you include students to participate which makes the class more interactive. The only thing I would offer your students is the permission to record lessons (not exams), there is a button to record that needs your permission, otherwise it is blocked as is now. Thank you for the nice lesson!-Jorge Reynaud
Topic: M-2 The Driver Date: January  21, 2021
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