The North East Region of the OPP is reminding the public of the importance of winter driving preparedness.
There have been three fatal motor vehicle collisions in a short period of time in three separate areas within the region. The OPP advises that everyone has a responsibility to drive safely for their sake and that of others.
Safe-driving tips from the OPP:
- Be aware of the weather and drive according to the weather conditions
- Be well rested
- Wear your seatbelt
- Equip your vehicle with a winter survival kit, windshield washer fluid, road flares and jumper cables
- Give yourself extra time to get to your destination and delay your trip if the weather is bad
- Leave extra space between vehicles i.e.) don’t follow too closely
- Don’t drink and drive
- Consider using winter tires
The weather can affect driving conditions but there are other contributing factors when it comes to vehicle crashes:
- Driver error
- Poor vehicle maintenance
- Distracted driving
- Impairment
- Fatigue
- Driving experience
- Failure to use safety equipment
