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magnumpi May 19th 2015 10:57 am

Re: Where are they ???
 

Originally Posted by scilly (Post 11650830)
Drivers here, and I assume elsewhere in Canada, wave his / her hand, palm upward, across the body to indicate you are to go to first.

As said before, flashing your headlights means you are heading towards a speed trap or police road block


I've said before that you have to learn a new language when you come to Canada ........ and it is not only in the spoken language!

A Head light Flash here means I am coming thru get outa my way. That's why Brits get confused with it I exspect.

JuneSpring May 19th 2015 3:02 pm

Re: Where are they ???
 

Originally Posted by Pizzawheel (Post 11650721)
I found Toronto to be more polite than Vancouver.

But I have to say there are so many fantastic Vancouver bus drives, at least on my route. They are very nice and friendly. (it's impressive and admirable)

JuneSpring May 19th 2015 3:03 pm

Re: Where are they ???
 

Originally Posted by Aqua (Post 11650019)
I find the majority here very fickle with politeness, one day it's fine and they say hi.... Chat a little, the next day we may be invisible! And they all turn into green monsters behind the wheel

I find that there is a superficial layer of politeness which masks a lot, but then there are genuinely nice people...I think it also depends on the area. Some areas are friendly, others not so.

JuneSpring May 19th 2015 3:04 pm

Re: Where are they ???
 

Originally Posted by ladylord (Post 11650009)
I've tried flashing, and there's just a look of confusion :confused:

I was obviously the only person who construed this to mean something else...with apologies :zzz:

BristolUK May 20th 2015 1:17 am

Re: Where are they ???
 

Originally Posted by JuneSpring (Post 11651030)
I was obviously the only person who construed this to mean something else...with apologies :zzz:

No you weren't. :rofl:

Although I did think they were doing an Oink!


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