Why Are Alberta Drivers Such Douche Bags?

[whittaker727]

I live 30 miles south of the border in Idaho and I just have to ask what it is about Alberta drivers that makes them tailgate, speed, pass on double yellow lines and have a basic disregard for the other drivers on the road? I ride Canada quite a bit every winter (mostly BC) and I will admit, the US and BC have their share of crap drivers, but nothing on par with that of the typical Albertan. Just curious if someone can shed some light on this for me?

 

[Minten]

I live 30 miles south of the border in Idaho and I just have to ask what it is about Alberta drivers that makes them tailgate, speed, pass on double yellow lines and have a basic disregard for the other drivers on the road? I ride Canada quite a bit every winter (mostly BC) and I will admit, the US and BC have their share of crap drivers, but nothing on par with that of the typical Albertan. Just curious if someone can shed some light on this for me?

They want to make it to the snow first.

 

[600xc4me]

Alberta is full of people who are in to much of a hurry to get rich. (easily done in our oil industry) Work work work work, giver hammer down non stop. We don't know how to relax. lol

 

[BBbrair]

Nice People

I believe Albertans are some of the nicest people you will ever meet.Very kind and helpful.

This all changes when driving a motor vehicle.It then becomes a competition and all rules of the road are thrown out.Exactly what I noticed when I moved there 28 years ago.

I loved living there but for sure be careful drriving!

Best,
Brair

 

[Trashy]

Lol. Wow, I have actually kinda been wondering the same thing for a long time....

Maybe someone can shed some light on the subject.

 

[m8magicandmystery]

Alberta drivers expect ya to pull over to the shoulder when they come up behind ya so they can scoot by even if its on a solid line etc...because thats the courtesy they extend to each other in Alberta...so they just expect ya to be courteous and get your butt out of the way

 

[EricW]

I spent a week going through AB and BC on my Harley last summer and the only time I remember being scared was in Browning, MT USA Ever been there? I don't scare easily either. lol. EW

 

[Tim Healy]

I drive though Browning every week had to spend a night in the truck there last year had wiskey with this guy that called him self big brave love that town. and it is weird because the alberta drivers in montana are generally 5 to 10 MPH under the speed limit

 

[PJ-Hunter]

They moved from TX or CA????

 

[Tim Healy]

southeren state drivers should have to get a winter drivers license they suck in the mountains

 

[Bendy]

What can I say..... we drive like we sled. OUT OF CONTROL! LOL.

 

[PJ-Hunter]

southeren state drivers should have to get a winter drivers license they suck in the mountains

News Flash! They suck in the Summer too.

 

[347strokin]

I live 30 miles south of the border in Idaho and I just have to ask what it is about Alberta drivers that makes them tailgate, speed, pass on double yellow lines and have a basic disregard for the other drivers on the road? I ride Canada quite a bit every winter (mostly BC) and I will admit, the US and BC have their share of crap drivers, but nothing on par with that of the typical Albertan. Just curious if someone can shed some light on this for me?

So you drive in Alberta 3 or 4 times a year maybe and you can stereotype us? Just do the speed limit and be courteous to other drivers and you'll usually receive the same.

 

[347strokin]

The worst is when you've got a guy who rarely drives winter conditions pulling a load going under the speed limit and hogging the center line so no one can see past him. That's when you see people doing dangerous passes.

 

[whittaker727]

So you drive in Alberta 3 or 4 times a year maybe and you can stereotype us? Just do the speed limit and be courteous to other drivers and you'll usually receive the same.

I have no idea how they drive in Alberta I don't drive in Alberta. When they come into the United States is when they're out-of-control. I typically drive about 5 miles an hour over the speed limit and it's not the speed that is the problem. Go back and read the original post.

 

[polaris dude]

So you drive in Alberta 3 or 4 times a year maybe and you can stereotype us? Just do the speed limit and be courteous to other drivers and you'll usually receive the same.

its funny because you didn't even read the first post :face-icon-small-con

 

[TIM]

I thought it was washington drivers myself. :face-icon-small-hap

 

[SD Coyote]

Alberta drivers expect ya to pull over to the shoulder when they come up behind ya so they can scoot by even if its on a solid line etc...because thats the courtesy they extend to each other in Alberta...so they just expect ya to be courteous and get your butt out of the way

I rode through Glacier Nat. Pk on my bike years back, and entered Canada from there. I rode the trans Canada hy from there to Manitoba. I was amazed when nearly every car I came up on, pulled to the side to let me by, even when there was no oncoming traffic! I have to admit that I was traveling well over the posted limit as well. Oh ya, it's okay cause I was wearing a helmet!!

SD

 

[JSCC]

I live 30 miles south of the border in Idaho and I just have to ask what it is about Alberta drivers that makes them tailgate, speed, pass on double yellow lines and have a basic disregard for the other drivers on the road? I ride Canada quite a bit every winter (mostly BC) and I will admit, the US and BC have their share of crap drivers, but nothing on par with that of the typical Albertan. Just curious if someone can shed some light on this for me?

That f'in crazy because I have been wondering the same thing down here!
Like they own the road even though they are in the wrong country!

 

[knzee]

I spent a week going through AB and BC on my Harley last summer and the only time I remember being scared was in Browning, MT USA Ever been there? I don't scare easily either. lol. EW

LMAO...