Alberta RCMP share a list of safe winter driving practices

Oct 24, 2023 | 1:33 PM

As icy roads and colder weather arrive, Alberta RCMP is sharing a list of safe practices for residents to follow when driving this winter.

These tips include:

Get your vehicle ready for winter in the fall
Pack an emergency kit
Learn and practice winter driving techniques
Check your route on 511 Alberta prior to departure.
Remove all snow from your vehicle before each trip
Give yourself extra travel time in bad weather
Travel with a fully charged phone for emergency situations
Slow down and wear your seatbelt

In a release, Alberta RCMP said Mounties from across the province responded to over 277 collisions on Monday, October 23, with all incidents being related to poor weather conditions.

Alberta RCMP share a list of safe winter driving practices

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