Legally we must completely stop with the front of the vehicle behind the white line. But why? One of the reasons is pedestrians. Since – generally speaking – every intersection is a legal crosswalk, drivers must stop completely and look both ways for pedestrians who may be about to cross. If there are …
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I am sure this was already posted. But due to several videos being lost. It is just easier to post it again. And an entertaining refresher about stop signs! Drive safely everyone.
If I ever go missing, look for me here Escape from the city to… Dempster Highway, Yukon. Hmm, 736 km long highway in the middle of no where with no gas stations till the end of the road? Better get some gas. Better bring some extra gas. A LOT of extra gas. The Dempster Highway …
5-Way Stop 🛑 Yep, the 5-way stop is a real thing. And to cut straight to the point, it works exactly like the 4-way stop sign intersection. It’s exactly the same thing as an ‘all-way stop;’ all way simply meaning ‘everyone.’ These 5-way stop intersections are pretty rare in my experience, but they do pop …
What is ‘right of way’? It’s a little different from ‘right away’ that’s for sure. Whenever someone says ‘right of way’ they are talking about an understanding that drivers have, with regards to which vehicle is going to go first before another vehicle, in a driving situation. Very generally speaking, the rules go like this: …
Turning Left Question: Hello our office is in the 1300 block of the Alberni Highway on Vancouver Island. There have been two accidents within a few months of each other. One serious and the other not as bad but the car did end up rear ended in the ditch. People are trying to turn left …
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Do Not Stop Where? No stopping signs can be confusing! Question: Hi, what is the difference between ‘no stop’ sign with no arrows, ‘no stop’ sign with left arrow, ‘no stop’ sign with right arrow and ‘no stop’ sign with both arrows?If there is a no stop sign, does it mean it is effective just …
Question on turning corners: ‘Not Wide Enough’ Q: I recently failed my driving test, one of the things I did badly was turning corners. I was turning left at a 90 degree angle. The examiner wrote “your turns are not wide enough” so does that mean I turned too early? If so, how do I …
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Today we are talking about the very fun 4 Way Stop intersection, which is a thing that not all countries have. People new to Canada often are confused by this type of intersection. It’s not too difficult, though. You just need to learn what order to go, and take your turn when the time is …
4 way stop 4 Cars at the same time, who goes first? Read More »
Question : Hi, I am not sure if I understand this information regarding emerging from a lane, driveway, or parking lot. So I must stop always when crossing the sidewalk? Even when coming to a parking lot from a main road? It just does not feel right… Of course no one is going to stop …
Question : I am driving out of a parking lot. Several meters ahead of me, the back up lights on car in a parked space come on. Do I continue driving forward past the car, which is obviously in reverse, as I have the right of way. Or do I stop and allow the car with …
Question about right turns without stop signs : What is the proper procedure for right turns without stop signs? You’ve come to the right place to learn about right turns without stop signs. Yes, it’s a real thing. Usually if you’re turning right and you do not have a stop sign (or red light), then …
There is no law against backing out of your driveway If there were, how would you ever get your car out of your driveway again?! Sometimes it is not safe to reverse into your driveway and not possible to turn around once in it; therefore you would have to go forwards into it and would …
You’re not alone in wondering about this stop sign vs stop line Here is a real story about a stop sign vs stop line. A Richmond, BC man recently took his stop-sign ticket to Supreme Court, and won. The man stopped at a stop sign, rolled past the stop line (which was some 5 feet …
Parking on a hill – what’s the big deal? Parking on a hill is not that different from parking on a non-hill. But you do need to consider a few things to make sure it’s going to be safe when you are learning how to park; and for the rest of your parking career. If …
Ah the magic and fun of mastering the 4-Way-Stops in Canada. Three-way stops, Four-way stops, Five-way stops, All-way Stop Intersections in Canada These all work the same Four-way stops in Canada commonly have a tab on the bottom of the sign. Two-way stops may or may not also have a tab. Look for the backs of signs for …
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