Is driving in Canada left-hand or right-hand drive?
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Canada drives on the right-hand side. Here is more information about national driving lanes: 1. Left-hand driving: Vehicles driving on the left originated in the UK. Currently, countries that implement left-hand driving include: the UK, Japan, India, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, Indonesia, Australia, New Zealand, Singapore, Thailand, Ireland, Malta, New Guinea, Fiji, Tonga, Nauru, Jamaica, Guyana, Malaysia, etc. 2. Right-hand driving: Countries that drive on the right include the United States, China, Russia, Germany, France, Brazil, Canada, Cuba, Brazil, Germany, Greece, Mexico, Morocco, and others.
In Canada, driving is right-hand drive, with the steering wheel on the left and driving on the right side of the road. I have driven for many years, especially while traveling across Canada, and this feels very natural. This is because Canada and the United States share unified traffic rules, deeply influenced by North American standards—the automotive industry established this system early in history, unlike in the UK or Australia where driving is on the left. If you are a beginner from a left-hand drive country, you might initially feel the need to be extra cautious about vehicles on your right when turning, but you’ll adapt within a few days. At intersections, right turns usually have priority, but you must yield to pedestrians; on highways, overtaking is done on the left, and road design optimizes this rule to minimize conflicts. During rainy or winter driving, these rules become even more critical to avoid skidding accidents. Personally, I recommend familiarizing yourself with local signage in advance to avoid fines. Overall, understanding the rules makes driving more reassuring.
