Canada's Worst Driver (2005)
Canada's Worst Driver is a Canadian television series on Discovery Channel, based on Britain's Worst Driver, and is part of the Worst Driver television franchise. It and sister series Canada's Worst Handyman are the two highest-rated programs on Discovery Channel. The series is produced by Proper Television, whose president, Guy O'Sullivan, was the director for the original Britain's Worst Driver series; as such, Canada's Worst Driver is considered to be the production company's flagship show. Unlike other Worst series around the world, the Canadian version emphasizes the learning process of the contestants and the science of driving, and as such is often more serious than the other Worst shows around the world, which are mainly played for laughs. It is the longest running of any Worst series to date. The series is also aired dubbed in French in Canada, as the Les zéros de conduite on Canal D.
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Episode 1 - Basic Training
Release Date: 2009-10-26Eight of the country's most appalling drivers and their nominators begin the rehabilitation process by first driving to The Rehab Centre, situated at an undisclosed Ontario military location. This year's drivers begin their Basic Training with some skills evaluation. Our Basic Assessment Challenge reveals a dreadful lack of even the most fundamental driving abilities in all of the candidates. Our group of experts considers this bunch to be the worst group of drivers we've ever had at the Driver's Rehabilitation Centre, and it's anybody's guess at this point as to who ultimately will be branded Canada's Worst Driver.
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Episode 2 - Standard Manoeuvres
Release Date: 2009-11-02This episode, our bad drivers must use the eyes in the back of their heads. Their mission: to shoulder check successfully without causing a crash. The Basic Training continues as our 8 hazardous drivers head off to see the doctor who puts their eyesight, reflexes and mental agility put to the test. Later, the pressure rises as the drivers attempt to drive and Parallel Park a stick shift vehicle in our off-road course - without stalling. That's the idea anyway. Finally, they take on the infamous Reverse Figure 8 challenge, only this year they will be driving ALL their fellow participants around in a limousine. One driver graduates after showing significant improvement and our experts continue to watch closely to determine who will be Canada's Worst Driver.
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Episode 3 - Head to Head Combat
Release Date: 2009-11-09With such a poor showing at the first reverse challenge, the remaining 7 drivers attempt another reversing challenge. This time they will be going head to head around a tricky Reverse Figure 8. Next, our drivers attempt to decipher the meaning of road signs. You'll be amazed at some of the answers! Later, it's tight manoeuvring as they attempt to move a car laterally in our S-turn Challenge. Finally, our drivers put the pedal to the medal as they demonstrate their driving abilities - or lack there of - in the infamous Eye of the Needle Challenge. Our driving experts quickly realize that basic manoeuvring is not a strong point for Canada's Worst Drivers. One driver is sent home and the experts continue to scrutinize as the search continues for Canada's Worst Driver.
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Episode 4 - Tanked
Release Date: 2009-11-16In this episode, the six remaining drivers still stuck in Rehab find themselves preoccupied as they manoeuvre and multi-task their way through the Distraction Demonstration. Next, our abysmal drivers are going in circles as they attempt to execute Drifting Donuts. Finally, an old favourite is back and our drivers attempt to drive as smoothly as possible through the trusty Water Tank Challenge. It turns out the final six wind up very wet behind the ears when it comes to smooth driving. As our drivers towel off, our panel of experts make their decision. Another driver heads home and we continue the search for Canada's Worst Driver.
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Episode 5 - Close to Home
Release Date: 2009-11-23In this episode, the six remaining drivers begin with the basics...mastering the 4 steps of a perfect lane change. Sound simple but guess what? It isn't. Then as day becomes night, it's not over for our abysmal 6 as they are dropped off in the middle of nowhere. Their mission: to find their way back to their hotel in our Night Time Navigational Challenge. Finally, our drivers learn the fastest way to turn around as they try to master the perfect Hand Brake J-Turn. One driver avoids the title and returns to public roads. Our experts continue to watch closely to determine who will be Canada's Worst Driver.
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Episode 6 - Riding the Rails
Release Date: 2009-11-30The bad driving continues this episode as our remaining 5 drivers learn the fastest way to turn around and attempt a Reverse 180 Turn. Next, the drivers must know where their wheels are at all times as they try to ride the rails in a challenge called the Trough. Later, our drivers try their hand at a new found sport at the rehab centre. They go head to head in the first Shopping Cart Hockey shoot out at rehab. Finally with trailer in tow, our remaining drivers attempt to tow and reverse not one, but two trailers at the same time. At the end of this episode, one lucky driver graduates and our experts narrow the field to 4, in the search for Canada's Worst Driver.
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Episode 7 - Uphill Battle
Release Date: 2009-12-07The final four drivers tackle some of the toughest challenges they've seen in rehab to date. It all begins as the remaining drivers get behind the wheel of a powerful 4x4 and attempt to complete an Off Road Challenge. With last episode's result being so poor, we revisit the "know where your wheels are challenge". The twist - our final four must complete The Trough in reverse. Finally, our final four learn the skills needed for a high speed Swerve and Avoid. The results are disastrous. It's an explosive episode you don't want to miss. At the end of this episode, one lucky driver graduates avoiding the title and our experts narrow the field to the 3 finalists in the search for Canada's Worst Driver.
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Episode 8 - Judgment
Release Date: 2009-12-14In this final episode of the series, the remaining three face some of the biggest challenges in the show's history. First, our atrocious trio attempt the Reverse Serpentine Challenge. It sounds simple enough, and it should be, except for the simple fact that these are the absolute worst of Canada's worst drivers. Then it's the Mega Challenge - which combines the most challenging aspects of every course our drivers have faced across the series. Finally the drivers take their final exam: a drive through the City of Toronto during rush hour, with Andrew as their passenger! Watch this exciting final episode to find out who escapes national humiliation... and who is finally named Canada's Worst Driver.