Pre-Trip
The first thing you do before you start driving
what is do your pre-trip vehicle inspection
What you do when travelling on winter roads
What is slow down or drive to the conditions.
Something that can be used to keep your hands warm when pumping gas.
What are gloves
This can be found more in shady spots or on bridges during the winter
What is Black Ice
The best thing to do to ensure safety when driving on snowy or icy roads
What is change to proper snow tires
Somewhere you should check before heading out on your trip to find out about road conditions
What is DriveBC
This can be used to remove snow from a sidewalk or driveway or to help get your car unstuck from a snowbank and requires some lifting
What is a shovel
This can lead to an accident particularly in icy and snowy conditions.
Bonus what rule should you follow
What is tailgating
Increase following distance to a 10 second rule
This should be removed before you start driving to prevent it from blowing off and causing damage or injuries to others.
What is snow/ice
Avoid using when travelling on ice and snow
What is cruise control
This can be used to clean your windshield if it is covered in ice or snow.
What is a snow scraper
Corrective action when you find yourself sliding while driving
What is turn the wheel into the direction of the slide and ease off the gas
The purpose of the sign out book
What is so someone knows where you are going and when you'll arrive
Avoid doing this if you start to skid or slip on ice, and instead do this
What is brake hard and ease off the brake
4 things you should keep in your emergency kit
What are jumper cables, shovel, first aid kit, food, water, hand warmers, extra layer of clothes and footwear, blanket, tow strap, high vis vest, windshield scraper, sand/kitty litter, flashlight and batteries,
The recommended following distance behind a snowplow
What is at least 10 car lengths
A good question to ask yourself before you head out on the road, especially when conditions are bad
What is do I need to travel now or can my trip be delayed
When driving on snowy or icy road it takes this much longer to stop
What is 10 times slower
Use this if you need help in a storm and don't have cell service
Turn on your hazards and try your phone SOS feature.
You may have flares in your emergency kit, but it may not safe to get out of your car to set them.
Good rule of thumb to stay safe when driving in snowy or icy conditions
What is avoid sudden moves. Accelerating, braking or turning - do everything gently and gradually to avoid sliding or losing control