A lovely trip on the paved Halsema Highway in the Philippines By dangerousroads Halsema Highway was once considered one of the most dangerous highways in the world. Every day, commuters, transporters, tourists, and residents traversed this route, braving steep crags, narrow and sheer drop-offs, some more than 1000 feet. However, the road has now […]
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With rideshare services now available across all major Canadian cities, we take a look at what kind of opportunities exist for drivers. What are the vehicle requirements? What’s the best way to attain and manage financing? We answer all your questions and more… There are many reasons why ridesharing services are so popular in
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HOW DO YOU UPDATE YOUR DRIVER’S LICENCE FROM ANOTHER COUNTRY? Posted on Sep 20, 2017 VALLEY DRIVING SCHOOL Moving to Canada from another country can be a hugely overwhelming process. The differences in language, culture, perception, and various rules – including the rules of the road – may prove to be big hurdles in
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CHAIN UP: WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT TIRE CHAINS Posted on Nov 17, 2017 VALLEY DRIVING SCHOOL As British Columbia receives more cold weather and snow, winter and all its infinite glory is inevitably making its triumphant return to Canada. While most responsible drivers are quick to equip their vehicles with winter tires
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OVERSIZE LOADS: SAFETY AND LEGALITY ON THE ROAD Posted on Nov 30, 2017 VALLEY DRIVING SCHOOL We’ve all seen this before: you’re driving down the road and see a vehicle heading in the other direction with some lights flashing on the roofline and a reflective chevron on the bumper. A decal that says OVERSIZE
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Pamir Highway is the second highest altitude international highway in the world By dangerousroads The historical Pamir Highway (M41) is an excellent challenge for 4×4 adventure travelers. Most of the road is paved (in very bad conditions) and stretches more than 1,200km between Osh (in Kyrgyzstan) and Dushanbe (in Tajikistan) through the Pamir Mountains.
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Transalpina is the highest paved road of Romania By dangerousroads Transalpina is an exhilarating drive with breathtaking views located in central Romania. Running through the Carpathian Mountains, it’s one of the famous Romanian high altitude roads. How long is the Transalpina road in Romania? The road, officially known as DN67C, is entirely paved, stretching 148
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The Trans-Labrador Highway is one of the world’s most epic and remote road trips By dangerousroads Located in the province of Newfoundland and Labrador, the easternmost province of Canada, in the country’s Atlantic region, Trans-Labrador Highway (TLH) is a very scenic yet challenging drive. Most of the road features a well-packed asphalt/gravel surface. Along
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Obtaining a driver’s licence is an exciting time for any young person, ushering in a new sense of freedom and independence with no need to rely on Mom and Dad’s taxi service! But heading out alone onto the road for the first time can also be a source of anxiety for the young person
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A primary safety rule is “see and be seen.” Automakers have made major strides in lighting technology, helping drivers to see farther down the road, improving visibility, and reducing the chances of blinding oncoming drivers. As is the norm with new technologies, most of these first appeared on expensive vehicles, and worked their way
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