• check road conditions and weather forecasts before you depart;
• be prepared for severe weather conditions; and
• let someone know your travel plans before you leave.

Here is more information you can use.

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Winter/Spring 

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Tips for Winter Driving

Safe winter driving in the Northwest Territories requires drivers to exercise both skill and attention. Here are some tips to help you be a better winter driver:

See and be seen in low light conditions, and when blowing snow and white-outs impair your visibility. Keep your windows clear.

Leave plenty of space between you and the vehicle ahead - at least four seconds in poor conditions.

Look far ahead as you drive, so you can recognize hazards and have plenty of time to respond.

Adjust your driving and speed to the road and weather conditions. Keep your speed steady.

Be careful when approaching frozen patches on bridges and overpasses. Bridges and overpasses freeze first, so slow down, and avoid sudden changes in speed or direction. 

Watch out for black ice (areas of the road that appear black and shiny)

Share the road with large trucks and buses. Large trucks and buses can raise or blow snow onto your windshield leading to a sudden loss of visibility. Always drive defensively and leave enough space to avoid their snow spray.

Use your brakes cautiously. Abrupt braking can cause brake lock-up and cause you to lose steering control.

To make Antilock Brakes work correctly, apply constant, firm pressure to the pedal. During an emergency stop, push the brake pedal all the way to the floor, if necessary, even in wet or icy conditions.

For more winter driving information, go to the Drive Alive! winter driving page.