Winter Driving Tips

• BCAA expects up to 5,000 calls across B.C., Yukon, Northwest Territories in extreme weather

  It's an increase between 40 and 50 per cent from usual call numbers across the three regions, according to customer care manager and automotive specialist Josh Smythe.

  Weather

  Dec 23, 2022
  
• Okanagan veteran instructor offers winter driving tips

  "People [are] not leaving enough space in between cars and going too fast."

  Lifestyle

  Dec 23, 2022
  
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• Driving home for the holidays? How to prepare your vehicle for emergencies

  While many may be eyeing driving as a way to avoid the chaos of airports, here's what you need to know about driving safely, and what to keep with you in case of emergency.

  Canada

  Dec 22, 2022
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• During winter, drive according to conditions: B.C. Highway Patrol

  “The Coquihalla has extreme changes in weather and, with its high mountain passes, it’s always important to have the right equipment and be prepared for a worst-case scenario.”

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  Nov 9, 2022
• BCAA outlines top four winter driving tips

  BCAA has outlined the top four winter driving tips to help keep drivers safe and prepared for the quickly changing weather patterns.

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  Nov 7, 2022
• 7-vehicle crash in Kelowna neighbourhood prompts RCMP driver warning

  Slippery roads have wreaked havoc on Kelowna streets, particularly in areas where there is a steep slope.

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  Nov 7, 2022
• AMA receives 6 times more calls than usual for roadside assistance during cold snap

  Since Sunday, when much of the province was first put under an extreme cold warning, the Alberta Motor Association has fielded more than 30,700 calls for help.

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  Jan 15, 2020
• Winter driving 101: How to survive Metro Vancouver’s ‘snowmageddon’

  Uh-oh, Metro Vancouver, it snowed. Here's some tips for those of us with without a lot of experience behind the wheel in snowy conditions.

  Weather

  Jan 15, 2020
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• ‘Take care of your vehicle’: CAA Sask. gives tips for driving in cold weather

  From 10 a.m. Monday to 10 a.m. Tuesday, CAA's Roadside Assistance centre responded to 200 calls across the province.

  Canada

  Jan 7, 2020
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• Huntsville OPP offer winter driving tips

  Police say drivers should allot extra time travelling to and from destinations and slow down when driving.

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  Nov 13, 2019