As temperatures begin to dip, Canadian drivers know what comes next: winter weather, complete with snow, ice and more hazardous road conditions. And while Canadians are no strangers to braving the roads in everything from snowstorms to freezing rain to blizzards, they can still benefit from some useful safety tips to ensure they’re well-equipped for the season ahead.
GMC teamed up with former Canadian racer, judge of Canada’s Worst Driver and auto safety expert Philippe Létourneau to share his tips and learnings from his experience as a seasoned driver. He’s here to discuss why road safety should be a top concern for Canadians this winter, as well as why having an emergency kit and access to a vehicle with the right safety features can make a world of difference.
- Help avoid accidents by looking ahead 500 meters on highways and two blocks on city streets to get a sense of traffic patterns while still being able to process what’s happening immediately in front of you. Constantly scan your surroundings to identify potential issues and avoid fixating on the car in front of you – the vision can be more difficult when weather conditions are complicated, so we need to redouble our efforts in terms of attention and prevention.
- Part of being ready for cold-weather driving is about anticipating the worst and being prepared for it. To ensure they stay safe, Canadians should have an emergency kit in their car stocked with the right items including blankets, road salt, windshield fluid, and jumper cables.
- In addition, road safety preparedness also extends to your vehicle’s safety features. For instance, a vehicle like the GMC Sierra Denali Ultimate comes standard with a suite of features that, when paired with an emergency kit, make winter driver safer and help put Canadian drivers at ease.
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