Prepare For Winter Driving

(SOUTH BRUCE COUNTY, ON) – Winter will soon be arriving in Bruce County. High winds combined with snowfall causes serious visibility issues for drivers along the Lake Huron shoreline. Each winter, Bruce County residents and visitors face some of the toughest driving conditions around. The South Bruce OPP is asking drivers and vehicle owners to start thinking about safe winter driving.

Hard packed snow and ice reduce traction. Blowing snow affects your visibility. Leave yourself more time to reach your destination in winter.
Snow tires are marked with a peaked mountain and snowflake to show they meet specific snow traction performance requirements. Improved traction = improved safety.
Does your vehicle have a survival kit if you get stranded? A kit list is available online at www.mto.gov.on.ca/english/safety/winterdrive.
Drivers are encouraged to check road and weather conditions before they travel. Road information is available online at www.mto.gov.on.ca/english/traveller/trip or by calling 1 866 471 8929.

Always adjust your driving to the changing road and weather conditions; an ordinary driver reacts to road situations while a good driver anticipates and avoids a crisis on the roads.

South Bruce OPP detachment commander Inspector Bill Klym wants motorists to make a concerted effort to improve roadway safety this winter, “The change in seasons is inevitable, but the increase in vehicle crashes during winter months is completely avoidable. The most common cause of vehicle crashes during winter months is speed too fast for conditions. Slow down, stay alert, stay in control and arrive safely at your destination.”

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