Driving in BC
Did You Know …
It’s always a bit strange driving in a new place—especially if they drive on the other side of the road!
Whether you’re a newbie to Canada or visiting closer to home, here are some of the common situations you need to be aware of when driving in BC.
Stop Signs
You must come to a complete stop at all stop signs.
At a four way stop the general rule is ‘first come, first service’. This means that if you arrive at an intersection and see a vehicle to your right that arrived before you, that driver gets to go first.
Yellow Light
A yellow light at a traffic light means you must stop unless it’s safe to do so.
Turning Right on a Red Light
In BC it is legal to turn right on a red light, unless you see the above sign.
Which Side?
In Canada, you drive on the right-hand side of the road.
Usually the steering wheel will be next to the middle of the road as you drive.
HOWEVER!
Our vans are imports. This means the steering wheel is on the right-hand side of the car, closer to the edge of the road. Because of their small car