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Winter Driving Safety
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.
