Headed to Quebec - any tips?

Discussion in 'Questions From New Drivers' started by JoeF2002, Oct 19, 2016.

  1. JoeF2002

    JoeF2002 Light Load Member

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    Hey gang - I'll be taking my Optimus Prime replica truck across the Canadian border for the first time tonight. I spent over a month making sure I had everything I need as far as paperwork and permits, so I believe I'm all set for both the border patrol and the road. I'll be driving from PA through NY state and into Canada along the St Lawrence (avoiding Montreal) up to Quebec City.

    Not knowing how the signs will be, I even made cheat sheets to place on the windshield translating French to English for the things I need to watch for (bridge heights, weights, weigh stations, "no trucks", etc.).

    Does anyone have any other tips / things to watch out for when driving a rig up this way to Quebec? I am a newbie at this, but we all start somewhere right? So any advice would be greatly appreciated.

    Thank you!
     
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  3. tscottme

    tscottme Road Train Member

    Make sure your cheat sheet has the French for North, South, East, West, Left, Right etc. The street names/highways are well marked, but you want to go the right direction.

    The Ladies up there were spectacular when I was up there.
     
  4. w.h.o

    w.h.o Road Train Member

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    Which port are you taking? I81 kinda a hassle getting back in

    Quebec is less english friendly than Ont. And that is my opinion.
     
  5. not4hire

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    Also make sure your cheat sheet has metric conversion, eg., height: 13' 6" = 4.12 m, weight: 10,000 lbs = 4,536 kg, etc.
     
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    not4hire Road Train Member

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    Poutine!
     
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    Remember... It's American Bacon you want for breakfast!
     
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  8. Short Fuse EOD

    Short Fuse EOD Road Train Member

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    Follow not4hire's advice!
     
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    w.h.o Road Train Member

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  10. CoyoteExpress

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    Speed limiter is law in qc
     
  11. JoeF2002

    JoeF2002 Light Load Member

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    Yep got that covered. Down to 65 mph
     
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