Seasonal Driving Tips
The Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure suggests the following guidelines for winter driving safety:
- Check weather and road conditions along your route before traveling.
- Avoid driving in poor weather conditions whenever possible.
- Let others know about your route and your expected arrival time.
- Be sure all windows, lights, mirrors and license plates are free of snow.
- Keep some emergency items in your car at all times, including an ice scraper/snow brush, first aid kit, jumper cables, a flashlight and a warm blanket. If you have a cell phone, bring it.
- Drive with headlights on.
- Stay on well traveled roads if possible.
- When driving on ice or snow, allow plenty of room to stop and start.
- Maintain a safe distance between your vehicle and others.
- Do not use cruise control on slick highways. Always wear your seat belt.
- Keep gas tank full to prevent gas line from freezing and to maximize roads.
- Remember, a four-wheel drive vehicle has no more traction on ice than any vehicle.
For more information about current road conditions visit www.drivebc.com