Standards of driving in Canada
Nov 25th 2009, 9:40 pm
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Re: Standards of driving in Canada
...wow you've been lucky, most don't see or plan any further than their front bumper or in some cases the windshield.
Nov 25th 2009, 9:49 pm
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Re: Standards of driving in Canada
What do they think is going to happen, - ooh I won't hit that car as it has a baby in it, I'll drive at that one instead??
Nov 25th 2009, 9:53 pm
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Nov 25th 2009, 9:55 pm
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I wasn't aiming for "funny" with that post. The whole "I can reproduce so I'm important" attitude behind the "Baby on Board" signs baffles me. We can all do that.
Nov 25th 2009, 10:04 pm
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I agree with you - I wouldn't dream of putting one of those signs (or any other sign for that matter) on my car. They make me cringe.
Nov 25th 2009, 10:44 pm
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Re: Standards of driving in Canada
[QUOTE=dbd33;8125074]I'm not sure I see the complaint about the texting,[QUOTE]
just for info i recently took this to court, little test case of my own in AB where there are no specific laws (yet) in relation to mobile phone use while driving. convicted after a not guilty plea and trial of careless driving, with a $452 fine.
for those texting and driving in the Edmonton area there is at least one officer who will take the appropriate action, don't do it, its dangerous.
just for info i recently took this to court, little test case of my own in AB where there are no specific laws (yet) in relation to mobile phone use while driving. convicted after a not guilty plea and trial of careless driving, with a $452 fine.
for those texting and driving in the Edmonton area there is at least one officer who will take the appropriate action, don't do it, its dangerous.
Nov 25th 2009, 10:46 pm
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Re: Standards of driving in Canada
So glad someone's brought this up. I love this Country but I don't love the driving here. IMHO Canadian drivers are technically poor and lack the typical highway courtesy that you find in the UK.
Case in point, as mentioned by original post, is complete lack of understanding on courtesy wave and flashing lights to let someone in etc. Normally you just get a look of bewilderment, and expect no thanks. Same goes for merging and squatting in an outside lane and refusing to budge. As for parking, that's on a whole new level of ineptness. Don't even get me started on the texting/phoning I see here.
On the plus side, I find the road rage here more manageable than back in the UK BUT I also find the average UK driver has more awareness and defensive driving skill behind the wheel to compensate. Probably down to the quality of the driving tests in each country. Also, it's got to be said that mastering a Manual makes you a better driver to begin with, and that's not common here.
Case in point, as mentioned by original post, is complete lack of understanding on courtesy wave and flashing lights to let someone in etc. Normally you just get a look of bewilderment, and expect no thanks. Same goes for merging and squatting in an outside lane and refusing to budge. As for parking, that's on a whole new level of ineptness. Don't even get me started on the texting/phoning I see here.
On the plus side, I find the road rage here more manageable than back in the UK BUT I also find the average UK driver has more awareness and defensive driving skill behind the wheel to compensate. Probably down to the quality of the driving tests in each country. Also, it's got to be said that mastering a Manual makes you a better driver to begin with, and that's not common here.
Nov 25th 2009, 10:48 pm
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Re: Standards of driving in Canada
Typing while driving cannot be considered anything but stupidity.
Nov 25th 2009, 10:49 pm
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just for info i recently took this to court, little test case of my own in AB where there are no specific laws (yet) in relation to mobile phone use while driving. convicted after a not guilty plea and trial of careless driving, with a $452 fine.
for those texting and driving in the Edmonton area there is at least one officer who will take the appropriate action, don't do it, its dangerous.
for those texting and driving in the Edmonton area there is at least one officer who will take the appropriate action, don't do it, its dangerous.
I wondered though why a member of the public should object to it.
Nov 25th 2009, 10:50 pm
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It's also the size of the roads and the fact that there are very few obstacles to overcome. They are used to what they are used to, and we are used to what we are used to.
I think it is very much horses for courses. Those that criticize Canadians for their lack of driving ability should remember how paralyzed English roads become after half an inch of snow. Half an inch of snow on any Canadian road is unlikely to result in the total chaos that would result in England - who are the better drivers?
I think it is very much horses for courses. Those that criticize Canadians for their lack of driving ability should remember how paralyzed English roads become after half an inch of snow. Half an inch of snow on any Canadian road is unlikely to result in the total chaos that would result in England - who are the better drivers?