B.C. Driver Alert: When the School Bus Stops, You Stop
Children and their families are counting on motorists to do the right thing (the law-abiding thing) by coming to a complete stop when approaching a school bus with its red lights flashing.
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7 Types of Traffic Signs on BC Highways
BC highway traffic signs come in many shapes, colours and sizes. Here is a guide to the different types of traffic signs, and their purposes.
Behind the Scenes: Hanging From a Rock Face for Avalanche Safety
The Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure Avalanche Safety Program is changing the landscape of avalanche control in Canada. Dropping explosives from a helicopter has traditionally been our weapon of choice for triggering controlled avalanches. But
Winter Driving: How Not to Need a Tow Truck
A roadside expert generously shared his knowledge with us recently, to help drivers #ShiftintoWinter, and keep everyone safer on B.C.’s roads. Larry Styba rescues vehicles as part of his job as a tow truck operator,
How You Can Help Kelowna’s RapidBus Stay on Schedule
Whether you drive or use the RapidBus service in Kelowna, we have some important news for you. Based on monitoring and public feedback, the Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure turned the city’s Highway 97 High
How We Shift Into Winter
Every winter, we are very vocal about how important it is for drivers to equip themselves and their vehicles for winter. It’s not all talk; we also walk the walk (or, drive the drive?). To
How to Choose from 4 Types of Tires for Winter Driving in BC
There’s been a lot of tire talk lately, which is great. Winter is coming, and you obviously want to be prepared. We want you to be prepared, too. So, we thought we’d go over the
Do Motorcycles Need Winter Tires in BC?
We’ve received many questions from motorcyclists wondering how winter tire regulations affect them. In a nutshell, here’s how motorcyclists should approach winter driving in BC. Motorcyclists are not required to use winter tires, as winter