supergirly

Hey everyone!

Just wandering what driving in Canada is like? Is it more laid back than Britain? Would particulary like to know about London Ontario. Thanks in advance for replies.

Supergirly xxx

Elaine B.

I can see this thread going on for many pages

I was scared to drive in Canada I only started to learn when I moved back here

supergirly

Lol! Yeah I'm a bit worried about driving over there. Just think it would feel weird driving on wrong side of road to what I'm used to.

R I C H

It's OK, the steering wheel's on the other side too. It's all planned to make things easy

supergirly

Cheeky!

Does everyone have massive cars/trucks there? I just wanna keep driving an ickle car but dont want to feel tiny compared to everyone else

JcJc09

Guys and gals you will be fine! The driving part is easy, just watch for people weaving in and out of lanes!

They drive at nearly the same speed as us brits! lol.

My advice is get a gps! Its the not knowing where you are going sometimes that is the hardest!

R I C H

There's a trend away from over-sized vehicles, but you'll still encounter far more than you do in Europe. Just buy something that suits your needs.

supergirly

Cool. Thanks for the replies. Is it scary driving in the snow?

hwp

That will depend on your location.

When I lived in Calgary I had never seen so many pickup trucks and Hummers... in Victoria, BC, smaller cars (and skateboarders and cyclists) dominate.

lucieg

My boyfriend drives a truck, and his brother drives a truck and his dad drives a truck lol...there are a lot of big cars here but you can drive little cars too just make sure you get winter tired and drive carefully.

I must say I have noticed that drivers over here like to cut across lanes without signalling when they're not meant to...i.e. they find themselves on the highway exit lane and they swerve over the boundary lines nearly hitting the bollards to remain on the highway. I swear I see it everytime we pass an exit...and yeah I know it happens everywhere else round the world too, I've just noticed it more here.

Plus you'll have to get used to that whole turning right on a red light thing

SambaDeAmigo

Just my 2p worth:

- They stick to the fast (left) lanes even if they are going slow. You then have no choice but to overtake on the right.
- They almost never give a sign of thank you when you let them out or slow down to allow them to change lanes.
- I've seen many not signaling before making a turn.
- It's very common to see cars taking 2 parking spaces (some park right in the middle of the line) although it's also a problem in the UK.

Oakvillian

No. At least not if you're sensible about it. Get winter tyres for your car, clear snow from all the windows before you set out, drive smoothly at a speed that suits the conditions. Life goes on.

triumphguy

Practice emergancy braking, skidding etc in an empty and icy parking lot - or an a lake (when frozen obviously!). It really helps.

supergirly

OMG! Going on a lake when it's frozen in a car? I flinch when I watch ice road truckers and the ice makes cracking sounds never mind trying it myself

triumphguy

If it's cold enough the ice won't crack!