Motorists are advised of the following safety tips to help everyone arrive at their destination safely.
- Drive according to current road and weather conditions. Reduce your speed when adverse weather conditions arise
- Keep a safe distance between your vehicle and the vehicle in front of you. Remember, longer stopping distances may be required
- Be able to see and be seen. Clean frost and snow off all windows, mirrors, and lights
- Consider installing four winter tires on your vehicle, install good wiper blades and keep an ample supply of windshield washer fluid in your vehicle
- Give yourself extra time to reach your destination. Consider postponing or cancelling your trip if the weather does not improve
The following is a list of some recommended items to carry in your vehicle:
- A charged cell phone in case of an emergency
- An ice scraper, snow brush, a small shovel, sand, salt, or other traction aid
- Booster cables, road flares, fuel line anti-freeze, and tow rope
- Extra clothing and footwear, a blanket, high energy non-perishable food, matches and a candle
- Flashlight, small tool kit, first aid kit
To check on road conditions before your trip you can call 5-1-1. The Ministry of Transportation’s Traveler Information Services provides road information for provincial highways in Ontario by telephone at 5-1-1 or online with accessible information on the MTO Ontario 511 website at www.ontario.ca/511
STAY ALERT. SLOW DOWN. STAY IN CONTROL.