Thanks for the additional pointers. I've grown up wearing a seatbelt, so its automatic to put it on, so that's not a problem (in fact feels strange to drive without one!). I live in a city with a large number of cyclists, so the cycling thing isn't a problem either - we have cycle lanes in all kinds of strange places.

And no, I wouldn't want to hit a pedestrian. OTOH, over here although cars are meant to yield to pedestrians, we don't. So pedestrians learn to take responsibility for their safety by not walking out in front of oncoming traffic expecting it to stop - so its one thing I will have to be aware of, as I'm not used to pedestrians doing such "stupid" "unexpected"* things. So thanks for the heads up there! Hopefully, those of you resident in Vancouver and Vancouver Island will survive my little jaunt as a result

*In the sense that they are in my normal driving conditions

One more question - overtaking on multi-lane highways, can one undertake? (Ie pass on the inside, or in the right hand lane, slower moving traffic in the left hand lane). Its technically illegal here, but I know its allowed in some countries.

Oh - and two days to go!