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Are you ready to Shift into Winter? Test your knowledge about how to drive safely in winter conditions.
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Question 1 of 5
1. Question
Before you head out in winter weather
A driver’s chances of being involved, injured or killed in a crash dramatically increase during B.C.’s winter driving season, which runs between October 1 and April 30. Before heading out when the weather is bad, you should:Correct
You should do all these things before deciding to go out when the weather is bad. Where possible, try to travel during daylight and let someone know your route and planned arrival time. For more winter travel tips, visit shiftintowinter.ca/prepare-yourself/.
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You should do all these things before deciding to go out when the weather is bad. Where possible, try to travel during daylight and let someone know your route and planned arrival time. For more winter travel tips, visit shiftintowinter.ca/prepare-yourself/.
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Question 2 of 5
2. Question
Speed
Snow, sleet, ice and fog are just some of the challenging conditions we can experience when driving in winter. When you face these conditions, you should:Correct
In winter conditions, you should drop your speed to match road conditions. The posted speed limit is the maximum speed limit under ideal conditions. In winter, it is often safer to drive below the posted speed.
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In winter conditions, you should drop your speed to match the road conditions. The posted speed limit is the maximum speed limit under ideal conditions. In winter, it is often safer to drive below the posted speed.
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Question 3 of 5
3. Question
Following distance
Winter road conditions such ice, snow, sleet, fog and lower light mean you need to keep more distance between your car and the car in front of you to give yourself more room to stop safely. In winter conditions, you should leave:Correct
You should always stay at least four seconds behind the car in front of you. No matter how much driving experience you have, the way your car will move on snow or ice is unpredictable so increasing your following distance is a safe winter driving practice.
How to measure following distance
Choose a fixed point that is even with the car in front of you. For example, an overhead sign, a tree or a building. If you reach the same fixed point before you count to four, then you are driving too close.Incorrect
You should always stay at least four seconds behind the car in front of you. No matter how much driving experience you have, the way your car will move on snow or ice is unpredictable so increasing your following distance is a safe winter driving practice.
How to measure following distance
Choose a fixed point that is even with the car in front of you. For example, an overhead sign, a tree or a building. If you reach that same fixed point before you count to four, then you are driving too close. -
Question 4 of 5
4. Question
Icy conditions
Skids can happen any time your tires lose their grip on the road. In slippery road conditions, if your car begins to skid, you should:Correct
You should ease your foot off the accelerator while looking and steering smoothly in the direction you want the car to go. In fact, you may need to repeat this action more than once until you regain control. Don’t slam on the brakes, as that will only make the situation worse.
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You should ease your foot off the accelerator while looking and steering smoothly in the direction you want the car to go. In fact, you may need to repeat this action more than once until you regain control. Don’t slam on the brakes, as that will only make the situation worse.
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Question 5 of 5
5. Question
Winter tires
One of the safest winter driving practices is to use a set of four matched winter tires that carry the winter tire logo – even if you drive a 4-x-4. Which winter tire is designed specifically for use in severe snow conditions?