Certified Driving Instructor and Road Safety Consultant specializing in winter driving techniques and SAAQ regulations. With 18 years of experience, he focuses on defensive driving, collision avoidance systems, and helping drivers navigate Quebec's specific legal and physical road conditions.
Luc Bouchard is a dedicated road safety professional who has trained thousands of new and experienced drivers to survive Quebec's treacherous roads. Starting his career as a driving school instructor in the Laurentians, he quickly developed a specialization in winter driving dynamics, teaching students how to handle black ice, hydroplaning, and whiteout conditions. Luc is intimately familiar with the Highway Safety Code and the administrative intricacies of the SAAQ, from demerit points to license exchanges for newcomers. His expertise extends to modern vehicle safety technologies; he educates drivers on the limitations of Adaptive Cruise Control and Lane Keep Assist when sensors are covered in slush. Luc also consults for fleet managers on reducing accident rates and insurance premiums through better driver behavior. He is passionate about debunking dangerous driving myths and promoting the "Vision Zero" approach to road fatalities. Through his writing, Luc translates complex traffic laws and physics into actionable survival tips, ensuring that drivers understand not just the "how" but the "why" of safe vehicle operation in a northern climate.