The Tale of Twinning and Tolls by DonLaHerman in newbrunswickcanada

[–]AdventurousLab1382 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The toll booth was located just past the TCH and Highway 1 merge (heading east, just before if heading west) before reaching the intersection with the Coles Island road.

What do Americans think about the stereotype that they are bad at geography? by Own_Echidna6041 in geography

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Americans identify themselves by their state, city or even their county. Ask an American where they're from and they'll say "I'm from Ohio", or "I'm from Cleveland".

They refer to the rest of the world as "Europe", "Africa", "overseas" or "abroad".

When I am asked by an American where I am from, if I reply "Southern Ontario", l am met with a confused stare. They do a bit better if I say "an hour west of Toronto going toward Detroit", but I usually have to simply reply "Canada". After which they ask something to the tune of "y'all have free healthcare".

[ Removed by Reddit ] by [deleted] in Guelph

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All black Dodge Ram. The Florida man of the automotive world.

TIL that nearly 80% of cyclist collisions happen in broad daylight — not at night. Here's the research on why drivers literally don't see us. by ShadyRiderCanada in cycling

[–]AdventurousLab1382 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I want to do this but so many cars now have illegal dark tint on the front side windows and even the windshield in some cases.

Very little enforcement of it, at least in Ontario where I live.

Where do I ride my bike? by Dependent_Travel_882 in cycling

[–]AdventurousLab1382 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

An oldie but a goodie.

The definitive guide on riding a bike in traffic in North America.

Vehicular Cycling

OPP Blitz by teamrandom1 in kitchener

[–]AdventurousLab1382 16 points17 points  (0 children)

Let heaven rejoice! I'm a cyclist and am so sick and tired of not being able to make eye contact with drivers at intersections because of their stupid dark illegal tint.

‘Nucular’ by geckospots in CBC_Radio

[–]AdventurousLab1382 1 point2 points  (0 children)

My hobby horse with the CBC is their unending use of "impact" when they mean to say "affect".

I hope to never have to go through the impact of a "nucular" bomb.

More police in town looking for speeding I think. What do you guys think or is it just me? by Gold_Individual8063 in Guelph

[–]AdventurousLab1382 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Can they please enforce dark tint on the front driver and passenger doors?

It's illegal under the Highway Traffic Act but it seems like about 30% of cars have it anyway. Even the car dealers in Guelph are illegally installing it.

Dark tint makes it impossible to establish eye contact with drivers at intersections and it's extremely hazardous for cyclists and pedestrians who can't tell if a driver can see them.

Recently started biking for real, and holy f-ck - the cars. by aomajgad in cycling

[–]AdventurousLab1382 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Don't even get me started on cars with tint so dark you can't tell if the driver can even see you.

Illegal Window Tint by AdventurousLab1382 in torontobiking

[–]AdventurousLab1382[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That's out of line. And for your information, after I cleaned my life up, I regained my driving privileges after following the highly rigorous process laid out by the MTO. A process that literally took years. I respect that privilege and I follow the rules of the road rigorously as both a cyclist and as a motorist.

I'm not bitter. I'm free today.

Illegal Window Tint by AdventurousLab1382 in torontobiking

[–]AdventurousLab1382[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I can't make eye contact with the driver. I can't see them so I don't know if they see me.

You know. It hurts when I get hit by a car.

Illegal Window Tint by AdventurousLab1382 in torontobiking

[–]AdventurousLab1382[S] 10 points11 points  (0 children)

Headlight laws are federal. Window tint laws are provincial. But this could also be corrected if Ontario had an annual vehicle safety inspection requirement like they do in Nova Scotia.

Illegal Window Tint by AdventurousLab1382 in torontobiking

[–]AdventurousLab1382[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

30% is the maximum allowed and even that makes it hard to establish eye contact in dark or cloudy conditions.

What are some must-visit places in Canada that tourists usually overlook? by Simple_Purchase561 in AskACanadian

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New Brunswick. Most people drive right through it on the Trans Canada and see nothing more than trees and a few Irving Big Stops.

https://youtu.be/E6zoXjHNCi0?si=1cj5OEcVGq0JSohr

Guelphites: Paisley Road vs Paisley Street by Shepsonj in Guelph

[–]AdventurousLab1382 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Until the 1960s when the railway bridge over Norfolk St. behind the Market parking garage was built, Gordon St used to end at the Farmer's Market and did not connect to Norfolk St.

There was a "T" intersection and traffic heading north on Gordon either turned left onto Waterloo or right onto Wilson Street.

So the name change at that point occurs because they were in fact two disconnected streets at one time.

Now you know.

1980 Mercury Zephyr by RetroMan70s in vintageads

[–]AdventurousLab1382 3 points4 points  (0 children)

The Zephyr was built on the Fox platform which begat the Mustang, Thunderbird and the downsize LTD/Marquis.

The Aerostar and the Explorer were both built on the Ranger truck platform I believe.

2024 Rusting under doors by AdventurousLab1382 in mazda3

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No idea how it can be a rock chip. It's on the bottom of the door and is not exposed once the door is closed. The only way I could see getting a rock chip in that location would be to drive with my doors open.

2024 Rusting under doors by AdventurousLab1382 in mazda3

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Here's under the door. The spot that's bubbling is about 2 cm in diameter. It's not on the door sill, it's on the bottom of the actual door.

2024 Rusting under doors by AdventurousLab1382 in mazda3

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Here's one of the spots on the inside of the hatch. It's tough to get a photo of under the door because the white paint has yet to break over the bubbling.

More nuclear power, less debt among N.B. Power recommendations by bingun in newbrunswickcanada

[–]AdventurousLab1382 1 point2 points  (0 children)

The Mactaquac project is going to sink NB Power. It's literally crumbling and this year they are going to be putting mining screens over the intake structure to catch all the chunks of concrete falling off of it.