Testimonials from our students who took the online class

Attendance for Road Safety Education Program
Student Full Name: Vincent Villemaire
Topic: M-8 Speed
Date: 2023-07-20
What I learned from this class:
- Cameras are a good way to discourage people from speeding.
- I shouldn’t be speeding if I receive a weather alert (ie: heavy storm, tornado
watch, etc). I should stop at safe place instead.
- It is allowed to cross a yellow light if I’m at the intersection and a heavy
vehicle is behind me going at the same speed.
- The fine is double for speeding in a work zone or school zone. Also for
ignoring the instructions of the flag person.
- Don’t stop at a yield sign if the rod is empty.
- On the highway it is illegal to stop on the left shoulder. It is ok to stop on the
right shoulder for emergencies.
- The field of vision is greatly reduced when speeding.
- Speeding also makes you lose grip when turning.

Your feedback:
A very dynamic class where discussion was encouraged. The teacher was able to
give real life examples that discourage speeding.
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Student Full Name: Jessica Broome
Topic: M-9 " Sharing the Road"
Date: March 9th 2023
What I learned from this class:
• Sharing the Road with Vulnerable Users — Pedestrians, cyclists, moped and scooter operators,
motorcyclists, users of motorized mobility aids, etc.
• Sharing the Road with Heavy Vehicle — Trucks, tractor-trailers, tractor semi-trailers, road trains, intercity
motor coaches, city buses, school buses, emergency vehicles
• 9 demerit points if you do not yield 5 meters from a school buss that it stopped with their red lights.
• Speed limit in a school zone could be 30/40/50 km
• Different types of vulnerable users — Pedestrians, cyclists, moped and scooter operators, motorcyclists,
users of motorized mobility aids
• Characteristics — Less well protected and more likely to be inured in a collision
• Remember — Pay special attention to them. Maintain adequate safety margins
• Children can be unpredictable. They may cross the street between intersections suddenly and appear
from between parked cars.
• Collisions between bicycles and road vehicles are responsible for the majority of cyclist deaths, i.e.
more than 80%. The same kind of accident also causes 20% to 25% of cyclist hospitalizations.
• EMERGENCY VEHICLES — Yield the right of way. Allow unhindered passage as soon as you hear a
siren or see flashing lights in your mirrors
• MOVE OVER LAW IN QUEBEC — Safely free up the lane in which the emergency vehicle is travelling
and stop your vehicle, if necessary
Your feedback: They showed video about blind spots and it was really great.
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Road Safety Education Program
Student Full Name: Morgan Alice Gagnon
Topic: M-1 " The Vehicle"
Date: 2023-02-01 Wed 6:30pm-8:30pm
What I learned from this class: In this class we learned about eco deriving and the
basics of preparing your car for driving. Something unique that I learned was the
specific steps to take when preparing to drive somewhere (i.e. close and lock
doors, key in ignition, adjust your seat and headrest, adjust the three mirrors,
ensure good ventilation, fasten your seatbelt (and make sure everyone has theirs
on)!
Your feedback: I really enjoyed this class, the activity of describing your
favourite/dream car was one of the most engaging.
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Road Safety Education Program
Student Full Name: Nahid Alladini
Topic: M-11 Fatigue and Distraction
Date: 2023-01-27
What I learned from this class:
Fatigue is one of the most dangerous things that can result in accidents. To avoid
it its better to avoid traveling at night, take naps every 2 hours when having long
trips, do not drive if we are tired or starting to have signs of fatigue.
In addition to that we should also avoid distraction specially texting while driving
because having our eyes off the road for even 4-6 seconds can cause fatal
accidents.
Your feedback:
Good as always. Great communication and cooperation in the class. All questions
were answered with care and patience.
Testimony might be published on our website
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​Road Safety Education Program
Student Full Name: Ana Elisa Puhl Darricarrere
Topic: The Environment
Date: January 26, 2023
What I learned from this class: Various important road safety rules and the
meanings of different road signs. How to be a courteous driver making your
intentions clear and respecting others on the road. Overall how to be safe by being
aware of and understanding the driving environment and those whom we share it
with.
Your feedback: Informative class and patient teacher. Learned a lot of new
information.
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Road Safety Education Program
Student Full Name: Osandi Siyara Pallemulla Hewage
Topic: Module 2: The Driver
Date: 01/13/2023
What I learned from this class:
I learnt about the importance of values as well as the influence of positive and
negative peer pressure. From the ‘Portrait of a Driver’ activity, I was able to
evaluate my friend’s driving ability and reflect on her main qualities, faults and
possible areas of improvement. This allowed me to draw a comparison with
other, more experienced drivers, such as my parents. By understanding their
faults, I know not to make the same mistake. This includes ensuring that the
driver and passengers wear the seatbelt at all times, ensuring that the driver does
not drive under the influence and is responsible as well as ensuring that
distractions (conversations, using the cellphone, etc.) is kept to a minimum. The
lesson helped me understand the criteria required to be a safe, cooperative and
responsible driver, that does not give into negative pressure and respects the HSC
Your feedback:
The class was very informative and Mr. Rashid gave a lot of personal accounts and
examples of when he has witnessed others’ driving in risky situations. Not only
does this teach us to keep an eye of other road users, it also helps us understand
and avoid making any similar mistakes. The session was interactive, and the
activities allow us to learn from each other’s mistakes. Mr. Rashid ensures that we
understand the concepts well and even gives us positive constructive criticism so
that we are well prepared for the knowledge test.
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Attendance for Road Safety Education Program
Student Full Name: Morgan Alice Gagnon
Topic: Phase 1, Module 2 - The Driver
Date: Friday, January 13th, 2023
What I learned from this class:
In this class we learned about the profile of a safe, responsible, and cooperative
driver, what positive and negative pressures are, different norms of driving, and
different influences that can affect your driving.
Something specific that I learned when we were discussing media influences was
how tools/gadgets in cars like blindspot cameras can be helpful, but can also
cause trouble if you rely on them too much. They are not substitutes for doing the
work yourself (e.g. actually checking your blindspot).
Your feedback:
The course was good! We took a little while to get started, but I think that this
was just because we had to figure out the 30-person cap for the classroom.
I appreciated the activities and the chance to talk in class!
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 Road Safety Education Program
Student Full Name: Victor Sheng Heng Zhang
Topic: The OEA Driving strategy, Module 7
Date: Tuesday October 18, 2022
What I learned from this class:
In this class, I learned to observe, evaluate, and anticipate any situation on the
road. From intersections, the other drivers, cyclists, and pedestrians to the road
signs. I learned as well to always look left, right, left for at least 3 seconds at each
intersection and lean my body forward if there is an obstruction such as a bush or
a heavy vehicle obstructing the view. I must also remain alert in all times on the
road and especially pay attention to my surrounding on days when the weather
condition could be dangerous. An important lesson in Montreal, which is a city
with huge amounts of potholes, is to never break when the wheels are in the
pothole because the car may flip over and cause heavy injuries.

Your feedback:
Mr. Rashid is very determined to make sure all students understand and process
the knowledge learned in class. He does not hesitate to apply positive pressure on
students.
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Student Full Name: Minhyuk Hur
Topic: Vehicle 
Date: 11/10/2022
What I learned from this class:
We started by looking at the brief history of automobiles and the key components of a vehicle. We also learned about the importance of not entering the car from the backside and to always check the exhaust pipe before starting the vehicle. A pre-driving protocol was also introduced during this course which are:

• close & lock door, key in ignition
• Adjust seat and headrest
• Adjust 3 mirrors
• Ensure good ventilation
• Fasten seatbelt

We also learned about the regulations on young kids and infants regarding the seatbelt and its ‘unique’ seats. The most notable example was the one where the infants’ seats should be facing the rear instead of the front. 
 
Your feedback is extremely important to us:
As usual, the instructor Muhammed Rashid, used unique and interesting ways to teach this course and his effort and passion was very appreciated during this course. 

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Student Full Name: Dayeon Min
Topic: M-3 the Environment
Date: 2021-09-08
What I learned from this class:
Drivers must always observe their environment and evaluate potential risky
situations. Courtesy is the most important rule when driving, and drivers must signal
their intention to other drivers on the road. Drivers must pay particular attention to
protect vulnerable users.
Your feedback:
Mr. Rashid has a lot of useful real life examples and photos which helps
understanding different rules. Mr. Rashid makes sure that everyone in the class
pays attention and understands.
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Student Full Name: Natasha Grimard
Topic: Eco-driving
Date: July 22 nd 2022
What I learned from this class:
check tire PSI once a month – this allows you to adjust (reduce) rolling resistance
- block heaters used 2h before hitting the road will save 10% to 15% over the first kilometers for outside
cars in Montreal
After 100 km/h, each extra km/h adds 1% of fuel consumption!
- Give a fair amount of following distance (make sure you can see 100% of both wheels) – if
you’re tall, be careful, give more distance!
o If you’re tall, give more distance so that the instructor no matter their height can see
the complete wheels
o SAAQ- officially, 5 meters
- Acceleration resistance
o Eliminate, reduce and recover
o Always look wide and far while driving (helps you plan when to break for stop signs, or
for traffic!)

- Always be careful to NOT USE DIESEL with a GASOLINE CAR
o Always ask what gasoline to use if you’re borrowing a car or renting one
- If you repair things early, it’ll be cheaper and also better!
o Think about break pads, for example
o Maintaining our vehicle is the most ecological/sustainable/ethical way we can consume
cars (e.i. as little as possible, and by sharing as much as possible!)

- If you HAVE to drive in bad conditions (ice)
o Drive slowly, use slippery mode/D1
o Make sure you have your winter/ice tires on
o Always have ice kits in your car in snow times – shovels, brushes, stuff for traction
- Question that will likely come on the exam: MOVE OVER LAW – know the four manoevers for it
and every case you can use it in
o Watch qc video on that
 For police, fire, ambulance, tow trucks, city trucks, the trucks with the flashing
arrows for transport… Remember that surveillance vehicules are involved!
o Know demerit points
- Every city’s signs for parking are different
- Parking uphill: turn wheels to the left (make sure that if parking break fails, the car would end
up on the curb (stopped)
Your feedback: This was a really great class! I felt engaged and like it was a very
productive online class. Mr. Rashid is a wonderful teacher as always, telling us
memorable stories and getting straight to the point of the lessons!


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Student Full Name: Eduardo Bueno da Silva
Topic: M-8 Speed
Date: 20/07/2022
What I learned from this class: I learned that speed is one of the most
dangerous things on the road and that you should never speed. Driving
safely will not only be good to others but to you aswell. Yau should always
encourage people to obey the rules and have courtesy on the streets.
Your feedback: Very fun class with all students participating in the activities
we did. I was very happy and learned a lot from this class/
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Student Full Name: Misha Ezri Ayotte
Topic: M2: The Driver
Date: June 6
What I learned from this class:
The various influences on drivers. Positive and negative encouragement that
passengers can give us. Accidents are more likely when there are drivers of the
same age (usually younger generations) in the car.
Your feedback: I appreciate the Mr. Rashid’s dedication to safety, he really seems
to want to ensure his students pass, but also that they carry healthy driving habits
with them.
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Student Full Name: Ralph Al Hussami
Topic: The Environment
Date: 25/05/2022
 What I learned from this class:
This was my first class, and I learned a variety of different points. To mention some of the key points…

• I should raise my hand under 3 circumstances: (i) when in need of help (ii) to say thank you (iii) to say sorry. This signalling is a sign of courtesy, and it is also used to show your intention.
• When driving on the highway: We should drive in the right lane. We only drive in the left lane when you want to pass.
• The cyclist law:
  • When driving at 50 km/h or less à 1 metre distance.

Not respecting this leads to 2 demerit points and 200-300$ fine.

• When driving at more than 50 km/h à 1.5 metre distance.

• We cross the solid line only when there is a cyclist, slow motion vehicle (e.g., horse carriage or farm tractor) and when obstructed by construction (like cones). But à we do not cross the solid line when there is an oncoming vehicle.
• We should remain 5 metres away from the school busà not respecting this rule can lead to 9 demerit points.
• Speed limit in a school zone à depends on area.
• Arrow = 1 way street.  No arrow = 2 way street (even in a tight road)
• You drive at 50 km/h in a town you don’t know.
• Probationary licence: You get it for 2 years after passing the road test.
  Your feedback:

I really enjoyed the first lesson- and learnt a lot of key points that I wasn’t aware of before. I’m very happy to be part of SAFA driving school- and I am very keen to learn more over the coming weeks. 
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Student Full Name: Jung Hee You
Topic:  M-3 The Environment
Date: May 25th, 2022
 
What I learned from this class: That courtesy to vulnerable users and other drivers is very important while driving. that yielding to the right of way is important. you have to stay away from cyclists from a distance of 1 meter below 50km/h. While parking uphill you have to steer the wheels to the left because if something happens it will go into the sidewalk and prevent it from going on the road or crashing into another car.
Your feedback: Very good teaching, makes us pay good attention to the course!
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Attendance for Road Safety Education Program
Student Full Name: HYOJOO SEO          
Topic: M-2 “The Driver”
Date: May-11-2022
 
What I learned from this class: I learned about the quality of driver which are safe, cooperative and responsible. Also, discussed about positive and negative pressure of advertisement for driving. The driver needs to pay attention to surroundings in order to drive safe and courteous.
Your feedback: The class lesson was knowledgeable and learned different circumstances that the driver might face while driving.
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​Attendance for Road Safety Education Program
Student Full Name: Beatrice LEONARD
Topic: M-1 " The Vehicle"
Date: May 20th 2022
 What I learned from this class:

• always check you blind spot, if you miss it twice then you will fail exam
• do an external check before entering vehicle; never enter from the back, always from the front; check exhaust pipe
• Pre driving protocol: close & lock doors, key in ignition (if there is a key) ; adjust seat and headrest ; adjust the three mirrors ; ensure good ventilation ; fasten seatbelt
• Drive with two hands at all times : 9:15 position
• Turn on low beams at least 150 meters from oncoming vehicle
• A child whose height is less than 63cm must be seated in child safety seat ;  a child less than 145cm or 9 years of age must sit in booster seat
• Everyone must wear a seatbelt; number of passengers must not exceed number of seatbelts in the vehicle
• Dec 1st to March 15th = required to use winter tires
• Eco-driving = gradual acceleration & deceleration + constant speed + maintenance of safety margins >> allows for better anticipation of the behaviour of other road users
• Download Driver’s Handbook from SAAQ website

 Your feedback: Good explanations, tips, and energy from the prof, thank you!
Testimony might be published on our website 
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Student Full Name: Emily Crowley
Topic:  OEA Strategy
Date: May 18, 2022
What I learned from this class:
- must have a learner's license with me for an in-car session!
-to cancel driving session: call or send email during the week (M-F office hours); missing driving session or not canceling in time, still get charged 40$
- REALLY important class for safety on the road: OEA
- OBSERVE
- EVALUATE
- ACT
ex: you see a driver texting and driving: you evaluate- dangerous- act; increase distance between yourself and the risky driver (do not drive next to, behind, in front)
- anticipation: top to bottom, right to left of windshield- what are you surrounded by? other vehicles, children, road conditions, traffic lights

Road risks: environmental vs. other users
- environmental: weather, potholes, uneven roads, sun in the eyes, big bushes obstructing view around corners, road layout like curves, sharp turns upcoming, steep hills
- vehicles that stop frequently (canada post, delivery, taxi, uber, garbage, recycling trucks)
- risk: not anticipating road sign (eg.
-  fire hydrant: cannot park within 3 metres of red fire hydrant; blue fire hydrant you can park next to without
- sunny day with lots of leafy trees, might obstruct the traffic lights
- slippery roads from rain or snow
- cars parked on slopes; if parking brake fails, could go into the road
- 3 m from stop sign- can park- in Lasalle; downtown, you get a ticket
- Other users: school bus! cyclists, children,
- long following distance, allow for longer braking distance
- truck: need to consider the clearance it needs to turn; pay attention to where it is going, get out of the way!
- ambulance/other emergency vehicles like police or fire truck with flashing lights; must pull over to the right hand side
- cars around you; are they signalling? Are their signals
-blinking green or flashing green; you can go wherever you need to go, all direction
blinking red: like a stop sign, as in a construction site

NEVER BRAKE WHEN HITTING A POTHOLE: WHEELS WILL LOCK INSIDE, CAR CAN FLIP;

When do you look in the rear view mirror? Before applying brake, after applying the brake
- before: see who is behind you! Are you being tailgated? If so, you can get hit/crushed from behind; domino reaction!
- before changing lane, and AFTER changing lane
- before turn, and after turn
- every 5-7 seconds
*the rear-view mirror is your best friend!

- if merging into priority lane: 10-15 km maximum; make sure no car is coming, they have priority; 

Your feedback:
Enjoyed the videos we were shown; the news segment about the pothole/car flip, and the SAAQ risk videos. Also, seeing so many photos and being asked to search the images for all the risks really helped to challenge my brain to apply what we’ve learned in different situations and prepare for real-life driving. 
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Student Full Name: Ayush Kharade
Topic: M7 OEA
Date: 18th May 2022
 
What I learned from this class:

• Identifying risks, evaluating and acting upon them
• Different types of green lights, like solid light, directional and flashing green light which means all other directions are red, so you are free to go any direction.
• If there is a police station / hospital / fire dept. we can only stop 5 meters away from it. But on the opposite side, its 8m, so they can have space to exit their station fast.
• Sign that says vehicles carrying hazardous object cannot go in tunnels.
• Not to brake if you are going to hit a pot hole, continue moving, if you are able to avoid hitting the pothole then break, otherwise keep going. If the wheels stop inside a pothole, it’s a bigger risk.

Your feedback:

• Thank you for the real-life examples and making classes interactive.
• Great explanation.

Testimony might be published on our website 

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Student Full Name: Dora Stancu
Topic: OEA Strategy
Date: May 18, 2022
What I learned from this class: So many things! One very important aspect of
driving: check your rearview mirror before and after : applying the brake, changing
lanes, turning, and as a general rule every 5 to 7 sec. Also don’t hit the brakes in
potholes as the wheels could lock, instead maintain the speed and be steady on
the steering wheel
Your feedback: Great class, filled with essential pieces of info necessary to get you
ready for driving. Mr Rashid really cares about his students and it’s visible through
the effort he also puts in the class material. Great personalized session, highly
enjoyed it!
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Attendance for Road Safety Education Program
Student Full Name:  Tyler Denis Casey
Topic:   The Driver
Date:  04 / 22 / 2022
 What I learned from this class:
We learned about the portrait of the driver;
Profile of a safe, cooperative and responsible driver;
The Norms
Influencers;
            Positive or negative pressure
            Personal Values or beliefs
            Influence of the media
 
School speed limit; It can alter from 30km-50km depending on areas; (Rural & Urban Areas)
The safe (stick to policy) is 30km even though some areas may differ,
6am-7pm is when those policies will be constant.
After which time, most likely 40km is acceptable.
Again, depending on the area, read the signs.
 
Profile;
            Safe;
                        Anticipates potentially at-risk driving situations, predicting rather than just reacting.
                        Respects the rules of the highway safety code and of the road signs and traffic signals.
            Cooperative;
                        Shares the Road
                        Respects the other road users, particularly vulnerable users.
            Responsible;
                        Is aware of his or her strengths and limitations and motivations as a driver.
                        Plans trips or decides not to drive (eco driving)
                        Refrains from taking the wheel when his or her driving ability is impaired (alcohol, drugs, fatigue, stress, emotional status).
Your feedback:  Good listener and great teacher!!
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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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