Top 10 tips
1. Install four matching winter tires.
2. Get your vehicle ready for winter in the fall.
3. Pack an emergency kit.
4. Learn and practice winter driving techniques before you need them.
5. Plan your trip, check road and weather conditions.
6. Remove all snow from your vehicle before each trip.
7. Give yourself extra travel time in bad weather.
8. Avoid using overdrive and cruise control on slippery roads.
9. Travel with a fully charged cell phone.
10.Slow down and wear your seatbelt.
For more information, visit the Transport Canada website at: http://www.tc.gc.ca/roadsafety/safevehicles/safetyfeatures/WinterDriving/index.htm