It’s coming a lot sooner than we thought, the first measurable amount of snow is in the long-range forecast for Friday according to Environment Canada and the Canadian Automobile Association is urging drivers to be prepared.
Atlantic Director Julia Kent says the number one thing they advise is drivers get winter tires.
“The common misconception is that they are only good in snow but actually they are good in sub-zero temperatures period because they are made of different material and have a different tread pattern” stated Kent.
The first flurries also mean drivers get a case of the Great Canadian Amnesia, according to Kent because they forget to slow down.
“Speed Limits are meant for ideal driving conditions, clear skies and no precipitation, and the second thing is to increase your following distance behind vehicles to leave as much room as possible.”
Other preparations include having your anti-freeze topped up, change windshield wiper fluid to the winter version and don’t forget your car battery inspection.
“Getting your car battery health checked by a technician and replacing it preemptively if need be is a really good idea and that way you won’t find yourself stranded in your driveway before heading to work in the morning in freezing cold”, stated Kent.
