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shiftintowinter

Shift into Winter – A Cautionary Tale

February 1, 2023November 16, 2012 1 Comment

“Only put off until tomorrow what you are willing to die having left undone.” -Pablo Picasso I’m pretty sure Picasso didn’t have me in mind when he came up with that line, but the phrase

Categories Shift into Winter
driving at night

Be a Bright Light when Night Driving

October 16, 2023November 8, 2012 18 Comments

Not everyone thinks about it, but driving at night is more challenging and hazardous, than by day. Here are some tips and techniques to improve your safety.

Categories BC Travellers, Tips and How Tos, Trucking

5 Things to Learn from Watching Highway Thru Hell

September 27, 2021November 1, 2012 14 Comments

Whether you’re an avid connoisseur of reality television, or simply an average BC driver intrigued by life on the road, you’re likely familiar with Discovery Channel’s series: Highway Thru Hell (cue flaming asphalt). The frosty

Categories Shift into Winter, Tips and How Tos, Trucking

Moving Fruit from the Tree with DriveBC

September 13, 2021October 24, 2012 Leave a comment

To deliver a service effectively, you have to know who you’re serving. That’s why we collect your feedback through surveys, web analytics and interviews. During our in-person and virtual travels, we learn a lot about

Categories Commercial Vehicles
Coquihalla Summit

Maintaining Safety – Winter on the Coquihalla

November 5, 2020February 9, 2012 149 Comments

Set in the rain shadow of the Coastal Mountains, the Coquihalla is an awe-inspiring drive any time of year, but it can also be a demanding one, especially in winter. The highway climbs about 1,200

Categories Road Maintenance, Shift into Winter

Winter Safety Tips – Preparing for the Road Less Travelled

December 12, 2020February 3, 2012 Leave a comment

Winter is here, so we asked some of our resident experts for their top safety tips. And here’s the result! It really boils down to “be prepared”, but here’s what you can do to make

Categories Shift into Winter, Tips and How Tos
Ready for cold weather driving and Shift into Winter

Safety First: 8 Steps to Installing Winter Tire Chains

October 22, 2020October 28, 2011 4 Comments

There are many things you can do to be prepared for winter, one of which is knowing how to install winter tire chains. Below is a video from the Commercial Vehicle Safety and Enforcement team

Categories Shift into Winter, Tips and How Tos
Think safety in snow road conditions

When the Snow Hits the Fan: Preparing for Winter Driving Emergencies

October 29, 2021October 24, 2011 Leave a comment

If you live in the South Coast region of BC, being prepared for driving in winter weather might be lower on your priority list than it would be if you lived in the North. But

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