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Re: Driving in Canada
Originally Posted by R2D2
...........................wouldn't class myself as the dizzy variety though ! ;)
Nor I me! ... but I think maybe senility is playing a hand. Morw (happily demented) |
Re: Driving in Canada
Originally Posted by alberta_jaycee
OH NO PIFF!! :scared: You are so lucky that it was just classed as a "bump" then.....don't you think you'll be getting the whiplash feelings in a few days? What if you do, will that change the claim any?
BTW, working tomorrow for the day, sorry haven't phoned you yet - flamin' hopeless! Had lots on here, phone calls to make, stuff to sort out. I will give you a call on Friday ok so we can sort something out for next week ;) JC x That sounds like a plan! |
Re: Driving in Canada
Originally Posted by snowqueen
Hi
You'll find the grid system of cities really easy, I did. Even if you miss a turn, you can just take the next and zig zag. Also, I find the signposting excellent (but then I do live in ireland, which is famous for it's strange signposting;) ) Just be aware that on the highways (around Toronto anyway) everyone goes at quite a lick (when they're not in gridlock!) so you have to keep up with them! Just keep aware of what lane you need to be in (signposting is good as I said) and keep your nerve. People cut in etc a lot, but you'll soon find yourself going with the flow, if you'll excuse the pun. Also, some highways have express and feeder options, so if you need to take an exit anytime soon, stay in the feeder. Good luck Snowqueen ive been in canada (ON) over 3 years now and im sorry the signposting is VERY BAD! |
Re: Driving in Canada
(some of what follows may already have been said)
Driving in Quebec. 1. zebra (or pedestrian) crossings mean nothing. While walking expect to be hit. Do not rely on vehicles stopping. 2. Jay walking is another fine tradition. Few use the traffic lights to cross. 3. No right turns on red but this applies ONLY on Montreal island (and I think Quebec city). 4. Drivers in Quebec tend to go over posted speed limit. Go with the flow. 5. You will get cut off all the time on highways (autoroutes we call them). Expect it. Do not get angry or honk horn. If you haven't been hit then it is your lucky day. 6. Few people will signal lane upcoming lane changes on autoroutes. 7. Our roads are despicable, full of potholes. Don't get upset. 8. When a pedestrian crosses the street, unless there is a red light, cars won't stop. Don't compete with a car. 9. If you can drive in Quebec then you can drive anywhere in the world. 10. Some older autoroutes are poorly designed. One does not have time to enter and merge so get ready to gun the motor. 11. Road Signs are all 'en fancais'; do not expect any English. 12. Some road sings are poorly positioned. One sees a sign and has to exit immediately. 13. Many drivers simply won't move over to let you make a lane change even if you signal. Be prepared to dart across. So try to make your lane change well ahead of time. 14. And like most other paces it doesn't make any difference how fast one goes, someone will always want to go faster! |
Re: Driving in Canada
Originally Posted by celine_uk
ive been in canada (ON) over 3 years now and im sorry the signposting is VERY BAD!
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Re: Driving in Canada
Originally Posted by Piff Poff
Hear Hear!
your going 100kph lol or maybe a little faster and the sign says stay in this land for airport and then all of sudden the road spilts and the lane ur supposed to be isnt the right one, u miss the exit, and ur scewed, i dont get the sign posting here and no one seems think theres anything wrong with it! :mad: |
Re: Driving in Canada
Originally Posted by montreal mike
Driving in Quebec. When we first arrived here, I just stopped on the sidewalk to admire the view, and a passing motorist pulled up just in case I wanted to cross! I did cross cos I was so surprised! :p When you are turning at lights beware cos the odds are that a pedestrian also has the green light! (and they get to go first!!) On the other hand, they are quite strict about jay-walking here, especially downtown if you are spotted crossing against the lights, or not using a crossing when you should. I have found drivers VERY tolerant of sudden lane changes .... they happen all the time here anyway as the signage is so poor, as previously described :D. If you need to change lanes, and you signal, 8/10 drivers will let you straight in front of them.... a few exceptions of course, but they are probably British Expats! :p Who reopened this ancient post anyway??? :rolleyes: :D |
Re: Driving in Canada
Originally Posted by Morwenna
If you need to change lanes, and you signal, 8/10 drivers will let you straight in front of them.... a few exceptions of course, but they are probably British Expats! :p
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Re: Driving in Canada
Hi, I spent all last week driving around the Halifax and Fall River area of Nova Scotia on our holiday and found it very easy indeed ( After the first day ), Much easier than driving in any UK City. The Canadian drivers seem much more relaxed and in no rush to get from A to B. ENJOY
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Re: Driving in Canada
Originally Posted by LEE & KAREN
The Canadian drivers seem much more relaxed and in no rush to get from A to B.
That makes me want to kill them. |
Re: Driving in Canada
Originally Posted by Morwenna
It's not like that in Calgary. Pedestrians rule.
When we first arrived here, I just stopped on the sidewalk to admire the view, and a passing motorist pulled up just in case I wanted to cross! I did cross cos I was so surprised! :p When you are turning at lights beware cos the odds are that a pedestrian also has the green light! (and they get to go first!!) |
Re: Driving in Canada
Originally Posted by Liana
It actually makes me comfortable when I go back to the UK because driving there, with no pedestrians expecting you to stop, is a lot less stressful. :D
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Re: Driving in Canada
Originally Posted by Butch Cassidy
And live in the far NW, eh????
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Re: Driving in Canada
Originally Posted by Morwenna
...if the cap fits........ :p
BUT I always (ok 99%) indicate AND I (usually) let people in (IF they indicate) |
Re: Driving in Canada
Originally Posted by Butch Cassidy
hey I am the guy just changing lanes when I feel like it,
BUT I always (ok 99%) indicate AND I (usually) let people in (IF they indicate) rofl .... of course you do..... it's all the others.... :D |
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