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

Prepare yourself

Driving in winter conditions? Plan ahead.

Train, review, and remind

Make sure employees have the skills and knowledge they need to stay safe in winter conditions.

Safety starts before you drive

A winterized and well-equipped vehicle is an effective tool for managing driving risks.

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 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 Safety Planning Tool Kit

Winter driving safety requires year-round planning and execution. It starts with preparing drivers and vehicles before winter arrives.

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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

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.

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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.

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Making Winter Driving Safer for Your Employees Online Course

Learn how to plan and implement an effective winter driving safety program for your workplace using our tools, guides, tip sheets and other resources.

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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.