Notice the risky pass and sudden lane change
The driver behind becomes impatient, passes, and moves sharply into the space ahead. The instructor maintains a lawful speed suited to conditions rather than responding by racing the other vehicle.
Why Weaving Through Traffic Doesn't Save Time
Follow an impatient driver's lane changes and compare the small progress with the risk created in city traffic.
Why Weaving Through Traffic Doesn't Save Time
Follow an impatient driver's lane changes and compare the small progress with the risk created in city traffic.
Video breakdown
Study the lesson by section
Each section below follows an explanation or demonstration in the video. Select a section to play from that point, then practise the skill with appropriate supervision.
Compare the small gain at the next light
At the next light the impatient driver is only about one car ahead, with congestion still limiting movement. A tiny position gain does not justify crowding or abrupt lane changes.
Watch normal traffic catch up
When the advance phase clears the queue, the steady driver passes the same car again without trying to compete. The example shows how signal timing can erase the apparent benefit of weaving through city traffic.
Practise these skills with a driving instructor
Book a North Vancouver driving lesson with Zula and work on the skills covered in this guide.