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Intersections

Intersections

4 way stop 4 Cars at the same time, who goes first?

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 …

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changing lanes in an intersection

Changing Lanes In an Intersection – Why you shouldn’t

Today we are answering another question. It’s about changing lanes in an intersection. And why it’s a bad idea. Q: Is it legal to change lanes in an intersection in …

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Red lights with green arrows for new drivers

Red Lights with green arrows – a question We have received a question here on the blog regarding red lights with green arrows. Here it is : I’ve read that …

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roundabout signals

Roundabout signals when driving

Roundabout Signals: Intro Are you wondering about roundabout signals when driving? Roundabouts are designed to keep traffic moving and improve safety at intersections. How does it improve safety? Well, first …

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left on a red light

Left on a Red Light – Can you Do it?

Left on a red light In British Columbia *This information regarding turning left on a red light, is relevant to British Columbia, Canada and may not apply to other provinces, …

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right of way rules

Right Of Way Rules For Driving

what is right of way? Generally speaking, the right of way rules for driving go like this: left turns must yield to right turns, and left turns must yield to …

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PEIs New Intersection

PEI’s NEW INTERSECTION: Charlottetown Perimeter Highway

stop sign vs stop line

Stop Sign VS Stop Line: Where To Stop?

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 …

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King Edward & Valley Drive, Vancouver

I was at the stop sign on Valley Drive and King Edward and planning to go north straight through the double intersection. Another driver going west on King Edward turned …

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Marine Drive & Kerr, Vancouver

A complaint about Marine and Kerr Submitted by a reader South Bound on Kerr StreetTraffic light at SE Marine DriveTurning LEFT at Kerr and SE Marine, Only two cars get …

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Fortis BC Construction Update – Bainbridge & Lougheed Highway NEXT

Fortis BC Gas Line Project Fortis BC has been working on this project for a while and well, they’re getting somewhere. They’ve been upgrading their natural gas line in Burnaby …

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‘Fake’ Right Lane on Canada Way & 10th Avenue

This ‘Phantom Lane’ has been bothering me Ok the thing is, maybe it’s just me but there’s a FAKE LANE on Canada Way at 10th and I just have to …

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Highway 1 & Brunette Avenue

I could say a lot about this spot; it has a bad reputation For now, let’s just talk about this right turn here Merge Sign I was wondering why I …

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Question On Caulfield Highway Exit ‘4-Way-Stop Intersection’ – West Vancouver

Question There is an intersection in my neighbourhood that causes a lot of confusion. It is a 4 way stop (4 way sign under stop sign) but it has 2 …

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Right Turn at W King Edward and MacDonald

Question about HOV/bike lanes, dotted lines, turning and merging.   The question is specifically regarding the intersection at McDonald and West King Edward. Travelling south on McDonald, and turning right onto …

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stop sign

The 5-Way Stop – Yes, It’s a Thing

No, you aren’t seeing things.   The 5-way stop works exactly like the 4-way stop; except there’s 5 roads, not 4 😉     4(5)-Way-Stop Refresher   Whoever stops first, …

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How Many Hidden Stop Signs Are In This Picture?

‘Hidden’ Stop Signs?       All drivers – new drivers especially – should be aware that stop signs can “hide” behind trucks as well as overgrown bushes/shrubs.   Keep …

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Q: Right-of-Way at Amber Traffic Light Intersection

Yellow Lights & Left Turns & Right Turns   Question: Right of way in an intersection question. If car A is in an intersection turning left and car B is …

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Driving Question About White – Stopping? – Line at Willingdon & Beresford Intersection, Burnaby

Is a White Line Always a Stopping Line?   Q: Tell me please, should a driver stop before stop line if there is no traffic light or a stop sign? …

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Q: When can you turn after waiting for Pedestrians?

Q: When a pedestrian is crossing do you have to wait for them to cross all the way to the other side before you proceed? Great question! It seems to …

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Q: Problems on the Road Test for ‘Stopping Twice’ at a stop sign?

Question: Daughter failed her N test. Tester failed her because she would come to a full stop at lines at stop signs, then inch out until she could see clear …

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New driver Q’s: Do I have to stop at the yield sign?

Q: If there is a yield sign especially in turning right, do we have to stop even without pedestrians?  No not necessarily; if there are no pedestrians or vehicles or …

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Q: Cars flying through the intersection when the traffic signals are out

A recent rollover at the end of the Georgia viaduct caused a power cut to a number of intersections and I was curious about the dark-traffic-light rule. Common advice seems …

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2-Way-Stop Video [by Eric L]

  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!  …

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