Alberta drivers lack basic skills: survey
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This could be expanded to say Canadian drivers...
http://www.cbc.ca/canada/calgary/sto...sity-test.html
Need I say more.

http://www.cbc.ca/canada/calgary/sto...sity-test.html
Need I say more.
#2
It's very obvious out there on a daily basis. I think this guy has it right:
"It's clear from this research that most Alberta drivers could benefit from a regular review of the rules of the road to refresh their memories and knowledge," said Scott Wilson, a senior policy analyst with the AMA.
Why not have a refresher course every now and then, even if it's just an online course. I think it would help immensely.
And what about the people that come from other countries and can just exchange their license? How do they know the rules of the road in Canada?
"It's clear from this research that most Alberta drivers could benefit from a regular review of the rules of the road to refresh their memories and knowledge," said Scott Wilson, a senior policy analyst with the AMA.
Why not have a refresher course every now and then, even if it's just an online course. I think it would help immensely.
And what about the people that come from other countries and can just exchange their license? How do they know the rules of the road in Canada?
#3
I think they found that motorcycle riders scored highest!
I've always found that riding a motorbike helps me score
I've always found that riding a motorbike helps me score
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It is still incumbent upon the person exchanging to familiarize themselves with the rules of the road in Alberta or Canada but no-one actually checks as far as I know.
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another example of outstanding driving skills.....
http://uk.news.yahoo.com/18/20101006...g-ab231ab.html
http://uk.news.yahoo.com/18/20101006...g-ab231ab.html
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another example of outstanding driving skills.....
http://uk.news.yahoo.com/18/20101006...g-ab231ab.html
http://uk.news.yahoo.com/18/20101006...g-ab231ab.html
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AND you can turn right on a red light.MAD
#10
That's a good thing isn't it? Keeps the traffic flowing.
And it's safe!
And it's safe!
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While your on the subject of Alberta driving - we are going to Calgary in 2 weeks and i have been trying to read up on the driving laws etc. I know about Stopping for School Buses, turning right on a red light and yielding right of way at 4 way intersections but was wondering if there was anything else we need to know? I have never driven on the right before and am a little nervous, luckily we have someone (Thank you Getting There!!!!) meeting us at the airport to follow back to our accommodation so we don't get lost or crash!
So if you hear on the news about a crazy english lady driving on the wrong side of the road, chances are it's me!
Thanks
So if you hear on the news about a crazy english lady driving on the wrong side of the road, chances are it's me!

Thanks
#14
While your on the subject of Alberta driving - we are going to Calgary in 2 weeks and i have been trying to read up on the driving laws etc. I know about Stopping for School Buses, turning right on a red light and yielding right of way at 4 way intersections but was wondering if there was anything else we need to know? I have never driven on the right before and am a little nervous, luckily we have someone (Thank you Getting There!!!!) meeting us at the airport to follow back to our accommodation so we don't get lost or crash!
So if you hear on the news about a crazy english lady driving on the wrong side of the road, chances are it's me!
Thanks
So if you hear on the news about a crazy english lady driving on the wrong side of the road, chances are it's me!

Thanks


Driving in Calgary is a breeze, most of the drivers here don`t obey the rules. You will be fine
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I know that driving here is alot easier than the uk, even the 2hrs to calgary is a breeze, boring but not hard.
I would ask them to goto the uk and drive there, especially around Preston

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