Winter Driving Safety Quiz - Road Safety at Work

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

Before starting, please tell us a little about your driving. Check the box that best describes you.

I mostly drive for personal purposes.

I drive to and from work, and for personal purposes.

I drive to and from work and as part of my job (e.g., to visit clients, attend meetings, or travel to different work sites).

I drive for a living (e.g. I’m a trucker, taxi or bus driver, delivery driver).

I rarely drive or don’t drive at all.

Question 1 of 5

Your chances of being involved, injured, or killed in a crash dramatically increase during BC’s winter driving season, which runs between October 1 and April 30. Before heading out when the weather is bad, you should:*

Consider delaying the trip if the weather is bad

Check the current road conditions and weather forecasts by visiting DriveBC.ca

Plan your route ahead of time and avoid roads that may become dangerous in bad weather

Leave lots of extra time so you are not rushing

All of the above

Question 2 of 5

Snow, sleet, ice, and fog are just some of the challenging conditions you can experience when driving in winter. In these conditions you should:*

Drive at the speed limit

Drop your speed to match the road conditions

Keep up with traffic

Question 3 of 5

You need to give yourself more room to stop safely during winter conditions such ice, snow, sleet, fog, and lower light. How much distance should you leave between your vehicle and the driver in front of you?*

At least 4 to 6 seconds

3 seconds

2 seconds if your vehicle has anti-lock brakes

Question 4 of 5

Skids can happen any time your tires lose their grip on the road. In slippery road conditions, what should you do if your car begins to skid?*

Turn the steering wheel in the direction you want the car to go

Ease your foot off the accelerator while looking and steering smoothly in the direction you want the car to go

Pump your brakes and steer in the direction you want the car to go

Question 5 of 5

One of the safest winter driving practices is to use a set of 4 matched winter tires that carry the winter tire logo – even if you drive a 4×4. Which winter tire is designed specifically for use in severe snow conditions?*

3-peaked mountain and snowflake

M+S (Mud and Snow)