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Transport Canada > Winter driving information

Winter driving tips!

Winter is here, and Transport Canada wants Canadians to be safe and to drive safely! This page contains useful information about winter driving such as informative videos, backgrounders, questions and answers, and even information and tips for snowmobiling

Video clips

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Hosting a party Hosting a party

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Rail safety

Rail safety

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Snow tires Snow tires

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Sustainability and safety Sustainability and safety

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Tire safety Tire safety

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More tips for travelling safely are also available.

Transport Canada’s safe winter driving tips

As winter approaches and the temperature drops, there are many things Canadians need to do to prepare their motor vehicles for safe travel on icy or snow-covered roads. To ensure safe driving this winter, Transport Canada provides winter driving tips and information.  

Winter tire safety tips

Transport Canada and the Rubber Association of Canada advise motorists to think about tire safety in winter.

What you should know about... Anti-lock braking systems

Transport Canada has put together a question and answer section for Anti-lock braking systems (ABS)

Safe Snowmobiling

Transport Canada reminds all snowmobile enthusiasts that they have it in their power to make snowmobiling safe and enjoyable! Refer to this list of safety do's and don'ts that everyone should follow to make this increasingly popular sport a safe one.


Last updated: 2006-10-30 Top of Page Important Notices