I suspect that they don't want to plow the road unless it is really bad they let the vehicles 4 wheelers/ 18 wheelers drive over it along with the salt and sand which will dry it up and dissapate snow/ice. This saves the road from pot holes and save the road maintannce off season.
He's right about his comments on the trans canada. It wasn't even passable by truck until the 60's because of the terrain. They made it work, and are doing work to it now to improve it. A major improvement was the kicking horse area. The trans canada needs to be improved big time for safety. Been trucking through here from calgary to vancouver for a long time and it's probably one of the worst stretches of highway in north america. Many people have lost their lives on this road, I've seen many.
The amount of traffic that goes into BC through Jasper is very little compared to the traffic travelling in on Highway 1. But none the less nice video, I just don't agree with you bad mouthing us as a country, Very few Canadians bad mouth you guys, but yet 80 percent of you guys fell it is okay to bad mouth us.
....... it is self admited by the california goverment that it needs to be improved but because of lack of funding nothing can be done. My second point is in Canada we have many highways you would compare to the interstate, we just spend money where it is needed, why run up billions in debt like some other countries when the work is not needed. Your cruise through alberta on the 16 would have taken you through edmonton (higher population more lanes) Toronto high population 12 lane highway.
How often do you drive through the rockies. I do it weekly, and if you look at the work being done going through on Hwy 1 it obviously has nothing to do with money. I heard in the video you saying that your from Ontario, is that Ontario, CA or the province of Ontario here in Canada. Your smug outlook on Canada I'm leaning towards California. From this I have 2 points, 1. California'a interstate system is a joke compared to the rest of the usa, it has the worst gridlock in all of the states......
It has nothing to do with money, Why have a 4 lane highway when there isnt the traffic half of the year. Also there are no interstate highways for the obvious reason of YOUR NOT IN THE STATES, The majority of the trans Canada highway is 4 lanes anyways.
@MrHighwaybandit Interstate, freeway ... same difference. I think it has everything to do with money. Same desolate area but south of Canadian border has an interstate. Go north and it's a 2 lane highway with "ducks crossing" signs.
It's not that Canada doesn't have the money. It's because Canada has 10% of the population of the US in a country that is actually larger. You're going to have more major roads/highways between US cities because there are significantly more tax dollars to fund it.
@CJayceeP Would also like to comment on his statement of the highway condition. There is no interstate Highways because your NOT IN THE STATES. (interSTATE)
you should make a short video about the good weather in italy and post it on youtube, so that when it's really awful and freezing here in winter we could get a peek at your paradise :)
no, i think it's the very rear axle that's hooked to the drivetrain. that's why tires on it wear out faster and you have to swap them from time to time with the front axle. the front axle is connected to the engine when i hit the "power divider" switch.
that's right; sometimes trucks can have all wheel drive, like cars... for example most snow plows are 10 x 10 drive :) They have 2 large tires in the front and then 2 axles with 4 tires on each, but even the front wheels may by connected to the engine. I bet they are fun to drive in the snow!
well, i'm back in the toronto area and it's minus 1 C (30F) but snow started falling only now. thank goodness my truck is parked and i'm officially a "four-wheeler" till friday, dec -18th :) thanks for your comments.
I suspect that they don't want to plow the road unless it is really bad they let the vehicles 4 wheelers/ 18 wheelers drive over it along with the salt and sand which will dry it up and dissapate snow/ice. This saves the road from pot holes and save the road maintannce off season.
gooruraw 5 months ago
Beautiful! I love Canada!I love Jasper National Park!
cocutvictor 5 months ago
Ну снег для выходца из СССР явно не проблема;-)
Lexey1974 6 months ago
luv your vids...be safe ..keep posting
Dojocho 7 months ago
He's right about his comments on the trans canada. It wasn't even passable by truck until the 60's because of the terrain. They made it work, and are doing work to it now to improve it. A major improvement was the kicking horse area. The trans canada needs to be improved big time for safety. Been trucking through here from calgary to vancouver for a long time and it's probably one of the worst stretches of highway in north america. Many people have lost their lives on this road, I've seen many.
crackparty 7 months ago
HWY # 16 has never been the Trans Canada Hwy, TCA is numbered #1
fredericia01 9 months ago
The amount of traffic that goes into BC through Jasper is very little compared to the traffic travelling in on Highway 1. But none the less nice video, I just don't agree with you bad mouthing us as a country, Very few Canadians bad mouth you guys, but yet 80 percent of you guys fell it is okay to bad mouth us.
MrHighwaybandit 1 year ago
....... it is self admited by the california goverment that it needs to be improved but because of lack of funding nothing can be done. My second point is in Canada we have many highways you would compare to the interstate, we just spend money where it is needed, why run up billions in debt like some other countries when the work is not needed. Your cruise through alberta on the 16 would have taken you through edmonton (higher population more lanes) Toronto high population 12 lane highway.
MrHighwaybandit 1 year ago
How often do you drive through the rockies. I do it weekly, and if you look at the work being done going through on Hwy 1 it obviously has nothing to do with money. I heard in the video you saying that your from Ontario, is that Ontario, CA or the province of Ontario here in Canada. Your smug outlook on Canada I'm leaning towards California. From this I have 2 points, 1. California'a interstate system is a joke compared to the rest of the usa, it has the worst gridlock in all of the states......
MrHighwaybandit 1 year ago
It has nothing to do with money, Why have a 4 lane highway when there isnt the traffic half of the year. Also there are no interstate highways for the obvious reason of YOUR NOT IN THE STATES, The majority of the trans Canada highway is 4 lanes anyways.
MrHighwaybandit 1 year ago
@MrHighwaybandit Interstate, freeway ... same difference. I think it has everything to do with money. Same desolate area but south of Canadian border has an interstate. Go north and it's a 2 lane highway with "ducks crossing" signs.
smd5231 1 year ago
It's not that Canada doesn't have the money. It's because Canada has 10% of the population of the US in a country that is actually larger. You're going to have more major roads/highways between US cities because there are significantly more tax dollars to fund it.
CJayceeP 1 year ago
@CJayceeP Would also like to comment on his statement of the highway condition. There is no interstate Highways because your NOT IN THE STATES. (interSTATE)
MrHighwaybandit 1 year ago
Very enjoyable listening to you talk about the job. The scenery was beautiful as well.
Whitelinefilms 2 years ago
thanks. i tried to make it interesting. but i'm not sure i want to go back to that part of country in winter again :)
smd5231 2 years ago
And there is me moaning about the weather in italy lol
paininspain 2 years ago
you should make a short video about the good weather in italy and post it on youtube, so that when it's really awful and freezing here in winter we could get a peek at your paradise :)
smd5231 2 years ago
That road looks pretty broken up. It's your front axle that is connected to drive isn't it.
arewethereyet953 2 years ago
Trucks are rear wheel drive, cars generally front wheel drive
paininspain 2 years ago
lol, I mean the front of the rear axles drive.
arewethereyet953 2 years ago
no, i think it's the very rear axle that's hooked to the drivetrain. that's why tires on it wear out faster and you have to swap them from time to time with the front axle. the front axle is connected to the engine when i hit the "power divider" switch.
smd5231 2 years ago
that's right; sometimes trucks can have all wheel drive, like cars... for example most snow plows are 10 x 10 drive :) They have 2 large tires in the front and then 2 axles with 4 tires on each, but even the front wheels may by connected to the engine. I bet they are fun to drive in the snow!
smd5231 2 years ago
Beautiful Country shots . Keep em coming!
2806wright 2 years ago
i was afraid people would it boring but that's the reality i deal with 8 hours a day :)
smd5231 2 years ago
COOL!!!! You sure find the snow!!
ZoeToots 2 years ago
at least it didn't snow to bad while i drove. i missed 1 m (3 ft!) of snow just by 2 days and by the time i passed the
smd5231 2 years ago
THREE FEET!!! I couldn't imagine. Be safe!
ZoeToots 2 years ago
well, i'm back in the toronto area and it's minus 1 C (30F) but snow started falling only now. thank goodness my truck is parked and i'm officially a "four-wheeler" till friday, dec -18th :) thanks for your comments.
smd5231 2 years ago