Tell Us About Your Driving Habits and We'll Guess What Province You Live In

By: Heather Cahill

6 Min Quiz

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About This Quiz

Driving in Canada is calmer and more relaxing than many other places, due to the orderly fashion of our roads and traffic rules. Everything is laid out in front of us as we drive in the form of markings and signs, which help to keep us safe and get us to our destinations effectively. No matter how much signage is in place, everyone has their personal driving habits. Can yours tell us what province you live in?

Sometimes, provinces use different rules and signage. One example of this is in Quebec, where signs are predominantly written in French rather than English. In some cases, you can find a bilingual sign, usually with the English written a little smaller. Depending on the province, you might also find your habits differ. You might not have as much road rage in Alberta as there might be in Ontario, as a study showed that many Albertans would be fine with a lower speed limit to make the roads safer. There's no harm in trying to make the conditions better for all!

Do you think we can guess your province correctly just by your habits? Tell us about the way that you drive, and we'll see if we can guess right!

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How do you let someone know that they upset you or put themselves in danger while on the road?

I lay on the horn.

I give them a hand signal.
If no one was hurt, I just carry on with my day.

I don't react.

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Do you like to stick to the left lane or the right lane?

I usually stick the right lane unless I’m passing.

I stay in the left lane.
I use either.

I don’t have a preference.

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Of the following, what would you say is your worst driving habit?

Using one hand on the wheel

Singing while driving
Checking the time frequently

Forgetting to look in the mirrors

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Would you pass someone if they were going slower than you or just stick behind them?

I've gotta pass them. I have places to go.

I'll pass them at some point, but I'm not in a rush.
I'd pass them only if they were going really slow.

I would most likely stick behind them.

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As it's one important rule of driving, how often do you check your speed?

I'm always checking my speed every few seconds.

I check it every few minutes.
It's a rare occurrence for me.

There's a speedometer?!

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Do you enjoy listening to the radio while driving or do you enjoy silence better?

It's whatever I feel like in the moment.

I like the radio most of the time.
In my car, there's always radio!

I usually drive in silence and take in my surroundings.

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Depending on your driving skills, the highway can be scary. Is it something you avoid, or do you take it whenever you can?

Yes, I can get where I’m going faster.

I don’t really care, as long as I get there.
If there’s not much traffic, sure.

No, I’m a little scared.

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At a four-way stop, are you more likely to give or take the right of way?

I'll take it!

I follow the rule of whoever has it.
I don't know!

I always give it.

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Do you ever use Google Maps or any other similar service while driving?

I use it the odd time.

All the time!
I use it pretty often.

I only use it when I need confirmation that my directions are right.

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Would you say that you get pulled over often or are you usually abiding by the rules of the road?

I'm always being pulled over.

I’ve been pulled over once or twice.
Not really

Never!

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They can be efficient for many, but how do you feel about roundabouts?

I take them without fear.

They're not my favorite thing in the world.
I'm scared of roundabouts, but I can handle them.

I'd rather drive a totally different route.

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Are you more likely to take the back roads or stick to the city?

I prefer the back roads but I don't mind either of them.

I'll go anywhere.
It's always the back roads for me.

I stick to the city.

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We've all had someone in the car with us at one point! What do passengers usually say about your driving?

They tell me I'm not very good.

I often hear that I'm a little scary.
They usually tell me that I'm a great driver.

Typically nobody comments on my driving.

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The horn is there for reason, but how often do you use it when driving?

Pretty often

Every day!
Once in a while if it's needed

I never use my horn.

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Would you say that you're a tailgater or do you stay back from others?

I'm guilty of it now and then.

Only in cases of VERY slow drivers
No, I'm not.

Isn't that a party?

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Some prefer to stay safe, while others have places they need to go. If there's a storm, do you stay off the roads?

No, it's good practice.

Only if it's a severe storm
It depends on how urgently I need to go somewhere.

Yes, I'd rather be safe than sorry.

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Cruising can be fun with this great feature. How do you feel about cruise control?

I'm a fan.

It's great for the highway.
I never use it.

What is cruise control?

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When you pull into a parking lot, what type of space do you look for?

The emptiest part of the lot

The space that is free and closest to the entrance
An end space

Any space is good for me.

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It's important to be comfortable while also driving safe. How do you hold the wheel?

With one hand

Two hands at 10 and 2
I hold it at the bottom.

However I feel in the moment

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A great indicator to others on the road, do you use your turn signals?

Not always

Yes!
I'm guilty of forgetting at times.

Only when I'm not in a turning lane

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Do you make it a habit to check your blind spot?

I don't.

I try to remember.
Yes, I've always got an eye on it.

I try to keep an eye out when backing up or making a turn.

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You've gotta keep your eyes on the road, so cleanliness is important! How often do you clean your windshield with the wipers?

Pretty often

I try to clean it only when its necessary.
Never

My windshield wipers are always at work.

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How fast do you drive when you notice the speed limit?

There's a speed limit?!

I drive right on it.
Is 10 km/h over the limit speeding?

Usually, I go a few kilometers over.

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Brights or high beams? Whatever you call them, how often do you use them?

If it's foggy, then I use them.

When I'm not in the city, I do.
I don't use them, I live on the edge.

I use them all the time.

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Besides driving to work, the road has so much more to offer. Are you the type of person that enjoys taking road trips?

Sometimes

Yes, I love them.
My commute is a road trip!

No, not really

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Are you always checking your mirrors when you're driving?

Not really

I do when I notice someone behind me.
Barely

I check them every few seconds.

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Do you drive with your windows down or just use the A/C or heat?

Who needs A/C when you have windows?

I use both equally.
I usually use the heat.

I like the A/C.

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Cars can breakdown and need some fine-tuning at times. Do you have your car checked often?

I check it myself.

I get it serviced pretty often.
I try to get it checked once a year.

No, every few years is sufficient for me.

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Is carpooling something you do often?

It's pretty rare.

Yes, I do it to go to work.
Not unless it's a special occasion

I do quite often.

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Are you ready for the traffic light when it turns green?

I'm already moving as it turns green.

I'm usually on top of it.
I don't usually pay very close attention to it.

No, I go a few seconds after.

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