Spinning on a highway...

"Moves-Like-Senna" (moves-like-senna) 10/26/2015 at 11:08 • Filed to: crash, video

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I’ve driven in over a dozen countries, nearly 2 dozen states and provinces and in more cities than I can count. In the developed world, I strongly consider Montreal, Quebec to have the most complicated singling and traffic patterns. It’s not abnormal for exit signs to only right at the exit with no prior warning, and have to cut across traffic like a jackass to to make the exit (otherwise you’ll have to drive another 30 minutes just to get to the next one and turn around with traffic).

Here’s what happens when you’re that jackass that changes his mind after committing. As much as I want to blame him, this is normal driving here...

I know where I’m going and even then, patterns change constantly as the whole infrastructure is literally crumbling apart. Example: you never stop under an overpass or highway here in case it collapses (yes it happens), some bridges are held together by tie straps (The Mercier) others are constantly being fitted with new beams (the Champlain) and well.. potholes get big enough for cars to do flips.

bob and john > Moves-Like-Senna 10/26/2015 at 11:14

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i love how they flat out see the guy crash. start swearing...then drive off.

the french, ladies and gents. always retreating.

Smallbear wants a modern Syclone, local Maple Leafs spammer > Moves-Like-Senna 10/26/2015 at 11:14

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All the more reason why this is, despite coming from a sci-fi movie, is one of the best pieces of driving advice on the planet.

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Commit, people.

haveacarortwoorthree2 > Moves-Like-Senna 10/26/2015 at 11:23

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They just drove off. No seeing if the person was ok, not a care in the world. Just “sucks to be him” and off to somewhere else. smh

Moves-Like-Senna > bob and john 10/26/2015 at 11:24

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Everyone does that here and I don’t get why haha. I usually stop and use my vehicle as a blocker to prevent others from hitting the crash. (A distance behind the vehicle - hazards on, cones out (people - please carry foldable cones and a safety kit in your vehicles- and wheels pointed to the barrier).

bob and john > Moves-Like-Senna 10/26/2015 at 11:25

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yea...using a motorcycle as a blocker isnt very high on my to-do list. i usually park it AFTER the crash and go back to help

Moves-Like-Senna > Smallbear wants a modern Syclone, local Maple Leafs spammer 10/26/2015 at 11:25

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I agree, I’d rather someone just cut me off rather than the ‘half cut me off and stop blocking the road’ .. it’s at least predictable.

Moves-Like-Senna > bob and john 10/26/2015 at 11:27

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On a motorcycle yes, that’s the best way to do it. Most people have enough trouble spotting one in front of them let alone seeing one stopped seems impossible for some people.

Moves-Like-Senna > haveacarortwoorthree2 10/26/2015 at 11:28

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Welcome to Quebec! Je m’en calisse!

Urambo Tauro > Moves-Like-Senna 10/26/2015 at 11:45

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The exit in question has an advance warning sign half a mile away. The Mazda driver waited too long to get over.

Meatcoma > Moves-Like-Senna 10/26/2015 at 11:48

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I would have stuck around to make sure his insurance company got a copy of that.

smobgirl > Moves-Like-Senna 10/26/2015 at 14:03

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I accidentally got routed off the highway without seeing any prior warning and couldn't manage to get back on. But then again, I don’t speak a word of French. Turned out to be for the best, we just left the car and took the Metro.

Svart Smart, traded in his Smart > Moves-Like-Senna 11/17/2015 at 14:17

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“This video does not exist.” =(