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

Get ready for Mother Nature’s road test

Weather and road conditions can change quickly at this time of year. Your driving needs to change too.

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.

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 crashes and injuries at this time of year.

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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.

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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Quiz

Winter Driving Safety Quiz

Are you ready to shift into winter? Take this 5-question quiz to test your knowledge about how to drive safely in winter conditions.

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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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Tip Sheet

Learn How to Drive in Winter Conditions

Winter weather is Mother Nature’s road test, no matter how much driving experience you have. Use these 8 tips to keep yourself safe on the road.

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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. Learn more

Become a Safer Winter Driver Online Course

The risk of crashing 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 19, 2025 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.