winter driving
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Get a Grip on Winter Driving
Bruce Brady
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Danger
Winter Ahead
Before you start your Journey.
During your JourneyStuck or Broke Down.
Introduction
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Introduction
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Number of People killed or injured in BC
Peace Region from 24 to 44
Winter Driving
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START OF JOURNEY
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Start of Journey
• Check current road and weather conditions. (www.drivebc.ca)
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Up date Journey Management Plan Emergency Kit Ensure all fluids are topped up Especially FUEL Carry extra fluids (Wind shield washer, oil, anti freeze)
Winter Tires / Tire Chains Talk to others Check lights, wind shield wipers, horn Plan for extra time (must remain within HOS)
Do I have to make this trip? Is it safe to do so?
Extra clothes (PPE, gloves, boots, socks, sweater, etc.)
Who knows you are taking the trip? When do they expect you?
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Start of Journey
• Emergency Kit should contain:
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Blankets Head gear GPS /map Shovel Candles Water (1-2l)
Books Boots Medicine Winter clothes Booster cables Scraper -snowbrush
Traction aids (sand /kitty litter)
Food-High Energy (trail mix etc.)
Flash light Water Mitts or Gloves Phone and charger
1st aid kit Safety beacons (tri angles, flares, glow sticks)
Antifreeze (air brakes)
Air line repairs ChemicalHand warmers
A Plan!
Better to have and not need, then to need and not have.
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DURING YOUR JOURNEY
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During Your Journey
• Maintain a safe following distance• Drop your speed to match road conditions.• Watch for black ice.• Accelerate and brake slowly.• Avoid sudden moves.• Know how to handle a skid.• See and be seen.• Be extremely cautious when approaching highway
maintenance vehicles, snowplows and salt or sand trucks.
• Wild life• Be aware of Fatigue, take extra breaks
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During Your Journey
• Signs of Black Ice– Road looks Wet or shiny– Temperature +3 to -3– Areas in Shade– Bridges and overpasses– Other vehicles have gone off road
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During Your Journey
• Wild Life– Collisions occur:• 45% occur between 7pm and Midnight• Dusk and dawn are times of high wild life
collisions• December and January peak time
– To Avoid Collision• Slow down• Use High beams• Scan ditches and road side
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During Your Journey
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Warning SignsMinistry signs
Dead animals on roadTracks from snow banks on to
roadReports from drivers
You See THEM!!
Wild Life
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STUCK OR BROKE DOWN
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Stuck or Broke Down
• STAY WITH THE VEHICAL• Put out warning devices,
triangles, flares, etc.• Call for help• Avoid overexertion and
exposure• Towing should only be
performed by competent and trained personnel
• Lowering the window allows fresh air into cab.
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Most importantly
Stuck or Broke Down
DO NOTPANIC
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Conclusion
•Questions?
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Conclusion
Web sites
• ShiftIntoWinter.ca
• DriveBC.ca
• RoadSafetyAtWork.com
• WorkSafeBC.com
• ICBC.com
• WeatherOffice.gc.ca
• tc.gc.caSeptember 19, 2013
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Conclusion
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Danger
Winter Ahead
Before you start your Journey.
During your JourneyStuck or Breakdown.