Road safety
Tips for driving in poor conditions
Make sure you're prepared.
Snow, sleet, rain and fog are just some of the challenging conditions we can face when driving in B.C. Weather is unpredictable, so make sure you plan ahead and prepare your vehicle — it’s just as important as slowing down and observing the posted traffic or road advisories.
Make your drive safer
If you can’t avoid driving in poor conditions, make your drive safer by:
Slowing down when driving on snow, ice, slush or rain. Posted speed limits are designed for ideal road conditions.
Allowing yourself at least twice the normal braking distance on wet or slippery roads.
Avoiding driving through flooded or washed out roads.
Using extreme caution when approaching highway maintenance equipment including plows, salt and sand trucks. Never pass on the right.
Using low beams in fog or heavy snow.
Checking your tire pressure regularly — pressure drops in colder conditions.
Keeping your wiper fluid topped up for clearer visibility.
Keeping your gas tank full to prevent gasoline from freezing in extreme temperatures.
Checking roads and weather before your trip at www.drivebc.ca or toll-free at 1-800-550-4997.
