Tuesday 28 September, 2004

More on driving

I have now parked several times since the little accident, even parallel parking in one go, and I haven't bumped into anything yet. So maybe it'll be ok. Lunchtime I went in to town today to get some passport photos taken - I realised that I need an International Driving Permit (IDP) to drive in Canada, or at least it's recommended I get one... something I probably should have had whilst on holiday there in August. It just reminds me that I'm so used to travelling and living in Europe where I never need any additional permits or documents, that I'm forgetting I'm moving to a country with entirely different rules. Luckily RAC can have it done in couple of days so it's no problem.

Once I get to Canada though I can use the IDP for up to 6 (or 12) months and then I have to get a Canadian driver's license. I'm still hoping that since I've actually passed my test in Finland where cars drive on the right side of the road, I can just get my license exchanged to the Canadian one - otherwise I'll need to go for a driving test. (Weird - it's been 12 years since I took one.)

Posted by kolibri at 28 September 15:50, 2004
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# 1 - Ursa Major (on September 28, 2004 04:27 PM):

Canada is not mentioned in the list of counries requiring IDP. Is there is some defference, if your lisence is from Finland?


# 2 - kolibri (on September 28, 2004 04:37 PM):

It's not needed, but it's recommended. So just to be on the safe side, really.


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