As people prepare for Christmas travel! RCMP reminds drivers to use their winter driving skills. Remove all snow from your vehicle including from your headlights, taillights, and roof. 

Slow down on snowy or slippery roads, remember some roads may be more slippery than they appear, and beware of black ice.  Using cruise control on icy or snowy roads can be dangerous if you skid your vehicle will accelerate and rapidly spin its wheels as it tries to maintain a constant speed.  

Before traveling check the weather forecast for both your current location and your destination.  If travel can be delayed during storm warnings do so.  And be prepared for anything.  Consider stocking your vehicle for the winter with extra warm clothes, matches, non-perishable snacks, a snow shovel, traction mats, booster cables, and a tow rope or chain.