1. Get your vehicle ready for winter in the fall;

2. Install four matching winter tires;

3. Pack an emergency kit;

4. Learn and practice winter driving techniques before you need them;

5. Plan your trip, check road and weather conditions;

6. Remove all snow from your vehicle before each trip;

7. Give yourself extra travel time in bad weather by getting an earlier start;

8. Avoid using overdrive and cruise control on slippery roads;

9. Travel with a fully charged cell phone and full gas tank;

10. Slow down and wear your seatbelt. Transport Canada expands on each of these
winter driving tips at http://www.tc.gc.ca.