Winter Driving Tips for Motorists
Edmonton winters can be beautiful, but they can also be dangerous. Snow piles up on the road; blizzards impair drivers’ vision, and ice makes it easier for cars to slip.
Fortunately, car accident fatalities usually decrease during the winter. More people stay inside instead of risking bad weather, and most people drive slowly in bad weather. However, accidents tend to increase on the first day or two after a snowstorm as drivers adjust to the new weather conditions. This was the case on November 2nd in Edmonton, with 51 collisions reported to police in the morning rush hour alone.
Not all accidents can be avoided, especially when you’re the victim of a negligent driver. Continue reading