Preparing for Winter Driving in Nova Scotia
It has been unseasonably warm this fall, winter is coming,鈥� The Acadia JOHSC wants to encourage all employees and students to be ready for safe winter driving. Make your service appointment now and take the necessary steps to be prepared for snow and ice conditions. Vehicles should have snow tires, cold temperature antifreeze and an emergency kit.
The following are some winter driving safety tips:
- wear your seatbelt.
- slow down and leave extra space between your vehicle and the one in front of you.
- use brakes carefully and remember that it takes more time and distance to stop in adverse conditions.
- don鈥檛 crowd the snowplow. Please maintain a safe distance behind the plow. Be patient and give the driver plenty of room to do the job.
- keep you gas tank at least half full.
- plan ahead and give yourself extra time for possible delays.