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Driving Tips for Canada

Canada is an immense country that occupiesThe Trans-Canada Highway is probably the most
the upper portion of North America. Thewell-known route and at a distance of 5,000
diverse scenery that can be found here - frommiles, it's the longest highway in the world.
the Rocky Mountains to the prairies to theTravelling this expanse is a journey in
fishing villages of the Maritime provinces -itself. The second massive highway here is
is spread across the second-largest countrythe Yellowhead Highway, which is almost as
in  the  world.long and extends to the Pacific coast in
British  Columbia.
A very clean and tidy road system means there
are no worries about too many potholes orWhen choosing a vehicle, it's best to rent at
blind corners. All the crossings haveleast a mid-size car. You will be in that car
signposts and the highway markers are usuallyfor a good portion of your day while on the
quite clear. Europeans will probably findroad, so you'd better be comfortable. Another
driving in Canada much less stressful thanconsideration for the long journeys is fuel
back home, with much larger and wider neweconomy, and although fuel prices here are
world  roadways. online  holiday  rentallower than in Europe, they are still high
compared to what they were here a few years
If you need to stop for fuel, there isago.
certainly no shortage of service stations
either. Many of them are open 24 hours andTo rent the car, you'll need only your
aside from petrol, they have a maintenancelicence from home. Canada does not requirean
department and restaurants to refuel theinternational driver's licence; it recognises
corporeal engine as well. On the mainindividual permits from all countries.
highways, there are usually signs indicatingInside the car, all passengers must by law be
how many miles/kilometres it will be beforewearing seatbelts while driving and all
the next service station so that can take thechildren  must  be  in  a  safety  seat.
guess  work  out  of  your  rest  stops.
The Canadian police are very serious about
Even on secondary highways, there shouldn'tdriving under the influence and the penalties
be any problems finding local serviceare not worth getting caught for. The legal
stations, shops or restaurants. The onlyalcohol limit is 0.8mg/ml and they do conduct
concern here is that they are most likely notprogrammes where they will choose a place on
24 hours, so make sure you don't get caughtthe highway and stop all passing cars for
in  'the  boonies'  too  long  after  dark.breathalyzer  tests.
It's recommended that due to the considerableThe speed limits on Canadian roads and
lengths of Canadian roads that you stop everymotorways are usually clearly marked on the
few hours and limit your driving to no moreside of the road. If you can't find a sign,
than 350 miles (600kms) a day. If you'rethere are usually three divisions of:
going to be doing a serious trip, it's alwayspopulated areas, secondary highways and
best to have a few drivers as it can be verymotorways. The speed limits are 50kmph
tiring and accidents can occur easily when(30mph), 80kmph (55mph) and 100kmph (68mph)
you're not fully alert. rental car discountsrespectively.



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