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THE NEW RULES FOR DRIVING IN EDMONTON:' C) s1 S1 S7 W9 a' L
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2. The morning rush hour is from 5:00 a.m. to noon. The evening rush
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6 u7 w# c/ R4 E5 \* A3. The minimum acceptable speed on most freeways is 130 kph. On the QE2,+ w- @+ G1 s7 U Y( A; O
you are expected to match the speed of the airplanes coming in for a( B% X8 x( o! Z; u8 a0 L
landing at the airport. Anything less is considered 'Wussy'.
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4. Forget the traffic rules you learned elsewhere. Edmonton now has its
, ~! @! o/ }/ I3 j2 z* h1 K* uown version of traffic rules. For example, cars/trucks with the loudest6 ]- e2 z- d, N% `3 A
muffler go first at a four-way stop; the trucks with the biggest tires" Y" A f8 |3 B5 U' v; W; `
go second. However, in Southwest Edmonton, SUV-driving, cell8 T: C8 g7 K: j0 G5 a* s
phone-talking moms ALWAYS have the right of way.
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5. If you actually stop at a yellow light, you will be rear ended,
+ I' \5 X. b- H8 K2 Bcussed out, and possibly shot.
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7 n7 O0 O( _+ @5 Y, L" [2 ^- @6. Never honk at anyone. Ever. Seriously. It's another offense that can
! k; C1 h* Q) n9 m6 Qget you shot.
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7. Exception to Rule #6: If you are the 4th car back from a light that+ p6 ]8 k! @9 A6 h
has turned green, you must honk your horn to alert the vehicle first at
! X7 A$ a2 h# X8 cthe intersection that the light has changed. Vehicle 2 & 3 won't shoot
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vehicle through the intersection." x7 W. L6 B. Y& H
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8. Road construction is permanent and continuous in Edmonton. Detour
, @$ `! l# K# q- b, ]; D' O# K! G4 jbarrels are moved around during the middle of the night to make the next4 D5 {; e, O* R: b2 K/ a
day's driving a bit more exciting, but nothing ever gets finished, and* V5 V- X T( k3 r k- S, G/ C
more construction starts everyday.! i6 V! r) j" R; I: b
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9. Watch carefully for road hazards such as skunks, dogs, cats,- x. s+ R( C9 v& v
deer, barrels, cones, cows, horses, mattresses, shredded tires, garbage,& \/ U( `- O" U+ `
squirrels, rabbits, crows, and coyotes feeding on any of these items.
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2 ]' N" b. g) b0 Q A10. Calgary Trail, Gateway Boulevard, Highway 2 and the QE2 are the same6 I( U: H' L7 t/ Q
road. In the same manner, Whyte Avenue, Sherwood Park Freeway and Wye4 u0 Y5 f* d# @0 W/ Z3 v
Road are the same road; Wayne Gretzky Drive, 75 Street and
5 c0 u' D) o$ l2 u5 L66 Street are also the same road; got it?
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! e$ v1 p/ r# A11. If someone actually has their turn signal on, wave them to the
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12. If you are in the left lane and only driving 110 in a 80-90 km zone,4 J9 D" j* }$ C3 F! L4 K/ s
you are considered a road hazard and will be 'flipped off'
! U8 G* _( P9 T; _. X! Oaccordingly. If you return the flip, you'll be shot.
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13. For winter driving, it is advisable to wear your parka, toque, fur& y2 l# X+ } J: c+ d
lined mittens and mukluks. Make sure you have a shovel, food, candle and
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