Canada is one of the closest and most inexpensive ways to visit another country depending on where you�re located in the continental U.S. Take some care to familiarize yourself with the laws of the road in Canada before visiting.

Yourself, and any other drivers, must have a valid drivers license as well as proof of insurance. You won�t need a Canadian license, because your American drivers license will be valid anywhere inside Canada.

Most insurance companies coverage includes travel in Canada, but check with your provider just to be sure. Canada advises Americans to have what is called a Canadian Non-Resident Inter-Provential Motor Vehicle Liability Insurance Card, which shows that you are covered by at least liability insurance. You insurance company can provide you with this card. The minimum liability coverage required by Canada is $200,000.

You should also consider travel health insurance while you are abroad. Check with your provider to find out if you will need it.

The road rules of Canada are fairly similar to those of the United States. Canadians do drive on the right-hand side of the road. However, safety laws will vary depending on the province you�re in, so you�ll need to be familiar with the provinces you drive through.

Based solely on square mileage, Canada is the largest country in the world, which means there could be a lot of miles to cover. Keep your car�s speed within the limit because speed limits are enforced in Canada. You may be tempted to use a radar detector, but these are illegal in most Canadian provinces. Keep an eye out for deer, elk, and moose that can wander rural roads after dark.

Remember that in some Canadian cities, drivers are required to stop at pedestrian crosswalks. Except in Quebec, or otherwise noted urban areas, right turns on red are acceptable and legal.

Gas can be a little pricier in Canada and it�s sold in liters. All speed limits will be posted be kilometers per hour. Limits typically range from 50 km/h (30 mph) in cities to 100km/h (60 mph) on the highways. Some road signs, especially in Quebec, will be in French.

Some other things to remember

• Seatbelts are required for drivers and passengers
• Safety seats are required for infants
• Helmets are required for motorcyclists
• Daytime running lights are required (drive with your headlights on if you don�t have daytime running lights)

Dial 911 for any emergencies on the road. If you are an AAA member, you can call the Canadian Automobile Association (CAA), their phone number is 613-247-0117. You can contact them for a tow truck or other needs.