Winter Safety Driving Tips

Drivers are urged to gear down and drive with caution as winter weather approaches.

To assist motorists, officials with the Department of Transportation and Public Works offer some winter safety tips, including:

• if possible, avoid driving during a storm;
• watch out for ice and black ice;
• bridge decks freeze before the surrounding roadway;
• leave early for your destination;
• prepare your vehicle for winter: check tires, windshield
  wipers, windshield washer, antifreeze, heater/defroster, ice
  scraper and shovel;
• pass only when safe; and
• follow at a safe distance and allow for longer braking
  distances.

Motorists are also advised to check on road conditions before departing. Information is available by television, radio, telephone, by calling 1-800-307-SNOW (7669), or the Internet at www.gov.ns.ca/tran/ .