Bear Jams: What They Are and How to Avoid Them
OK, choose your own adventure time… bear jams edition. Scenario: You and your kids are driving along one of BC’s picturesque highways (imagine the Sea to Sky, or Highway 4 to Vancouver Island’s west
Tips and How Tos
Some suggestions and best practices when travelling BC highways to get you to your destination safely.
15 Seconds to Safety: How to Dress for Winter’s Worst
Sure, we know what you’re thinking… “Of course I know how to dress myself!” But you won’t believe how often ministry staff come across drivers severely underdressed (some even wearing flip flops!), stranded on the
Top 3 Ways to Be Truck Aware
If you compare the size and weight of a loaded commercial vehicle to that of a passenger vehicle, it shouldn’t be surprising to learn the occupants of the passenger vehicle are four times more likely
15 Seconds to Safety: How to Identify a Winter Tire
We get questions about winter tires all the time. Well, not all the time – mostly in October when winter tire regulations go into effect on most BC highways until the end of March. Drivers
How to be an Emergency Smart Traveller
Our friends at PreparedBC are your go-to for all things emergency prep – both for the home and while you’re out exploring the province. So we invited them to share instructions on what you can
Creative Distracted Driving Messages From Around the World
SPOILER ALERT – Distracted Driving is Really Dangerous. We took a look around the world and in our own backyard for some great videos reminding us of the dangers of distracted driving. Some are scary,
What You Need to Know About Winter Weather on the “Coq”
[Note: Yellowhead Road & Bridge (Nicola) Ltd. took over the highway maintenance contract for Service Area 14 as of July 1, 2019]. We’ve heard from a few folks recently asking how they can travel the
Do You Have a Permit for That?
If you’re looking to use our highways beyond the regular to and from home or road trips, you may have to look at getting a permit. Do you want to film a movie on a