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

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

Get started on winter driving safety

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.

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: Employer Tool Kit

Do you know what steps to take before, during, and after winter to help reduce the risk of driving-related incidents? Use our tool kit to improve your winter driving safety program.

Winter driving (Shift into Winter)

Guide

Chaining Up: A Guide for Professional Drivers

Drivers need to know when and how to properly install chains. Use this guide to meet legal requirements and keep yourself safe.

Winter driving (Shift into Winter)

Tool Kit

Driving for the Conditions

No matter how much experience you have, driving in snow, rain, fog, or icy conditions can be treacherous. Use our tips to help you and your passengers get home safe.

Driving for work Winter driving (Shift into Winter)

Webinar

Keeping Your Employees Safe During Winter Driving

Employers and supervisors have legal responsibilities for the safety of their staff. Review this 1-hour webinar for practical tips for organizations of all sizes.

Driving for work Winter driving (Shift into Winter)

Winter Driving Safety for Employers and Supervisors Online Course

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

Complete the Winter Driving Safety online course and exit survey by Dec 16, 2022 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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Webinar Alert! Drive for work or have staff that do? You’re invited to join us Dec 7 to learn tips from a road maintenance contractor and @cityofkelowna for safe winter driving.
Register: https://t.co/FkNoxP5RBN #ShiftIntoWinter @MainroadLM pic.twitter.com/VFUv2LxLYP
— Road Safety at Work (@RoadSafeAtWork) December 5, 2022

Courier and delivery drivers: Driving in winter conditions is part of the job. Prepare yourself first. Download our free winter driving safety resources at https://t.co/1IgUR8Hwrw #ShiftIntoWinter pic.twitter.com/DgF59dZLKN
— Road Safety at Work (@RoadSafeAtWork) December 3, 2022

Do you drive for work or manage people who do? Prepare for this year’s winter driving season by taking our “Clearing the way for safer winter driving” webinar.
Learn tips from the road maintenance experts! https://t.co/FkNoxP5RBN #ShiftIntoWinter @cityofkelowna @MainroadLM pic.twitter.com/eNTjQOhPCk
— Road Safety at Work (@RoadSafeAtWork) December 3, 2022

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Winter Driving Safety Alliance

The Alliance is a partnership between public and private organizations committed to improving the safety of drivers in winter conditions.
Alliance members work together to provide education and resources that help reduce winter driving risks and injuries. Learn more.

Driving in winter conditions? Plan ahead