Winter Driving Safety in BC, Shift Into Winter, Winter Driving Tips for BC Drivers

Don’t let changing conditions catch you by surprise

Every winter trip can be a challenge, even for experienced drivers. Check conditions before you go and adjust your driving.

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Your risk assessment needs to include winter driving

Winter driving is a work hazard. If your employees drive on the job, you need to assess and reduce the risks they face.

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Winter’s coming. Is your vehicle up for it?

Snow, ice, rain, and fog can arrive suddenly. Be prepared by checking your tires, topping up fluids, and packing a winter emergency kit.

Winter driving in BC is dangerous. The Winter Driving Safety campaign, supported by the Road Safety at Work Alliance, helps employers and drivers to reduce the number of vehicle incidents and injuries at this time of year.

Get started on winter driving safety

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What employers need to know

Employers and supervisors can use our templates and other resources to plan ahead and be prepared for winter to meet their legal responsibilities to keep employees safe.

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Preparing yourself to drive

Winter is Mother Nature’s driving test, whether you drive for work or pleasure. Learn what to do before you get behind the wheel, and while driving, to keep yourself safe.

The rules for winter tires

Proper winter tires help drivers stay safe on wet, snowy, or icy roads. Learn about winter tire regulations in BC and how to choose the right tires.

Popular winter driving tools & resources

Tool Kit

Winter Driving Safety Planning Tool Kit

Winter driving safety requires year-round planning and execution. Learn specific steps to take to prepare drivers and vehicles before winter arrives.

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Online Course

Become a Safer Winter Driver

The risk of driving-related incidents increases in winter. Learn from professional instructors how to keep yourself and your passengers safe by adjusting your driving.

Completion time: 90 to 120 minutes

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Tailgate Meeting Guide

Winter Driving Safety Tailgate Meeting Guides

These tailgate meeting guides cover 8 different winter driving safety topics, from winter tire specifications to driving in poor weather conditions.

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Form

Winter Driving Safety Planning Checklist

Planning and preparation for winter conditions need to start well before the seasons change. Use this checklist to make sure your organization and your drivers are ready.

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Making Winter Driving Safer for Your Employees Online Course

Learn how to plan, implement, and monitor a winter driving safety program in your organization using our resources, including policy and procedures templates. Learn more.

Become a Safer Winter Driver Online Course

The risk of vehicle incidents increases in winter. Learn from professional instructors how to keep yourself and your passengers safe by knowing the risks and adjusting your driving. Learn more.

Complete either course and its exit survey by December 20, 2026 to be entered into a draw for a set of winter tires courtesy of Kal Tire (estimated value up to $1,000).

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Road Safety at Work Alliance

Our Alliance is committed to protecting roadside workers by raising awareness, sharing resources, and promoting safe work practices. The Alliance is made up of public and private organizations that share a common goal: keeping people safe when they drive for work or work at the roadside. Learn more.