References and Resources
Point of Care Risk Assessment
General Vehicle Road Safety
Be prepared for the unexpected and make sure you are prepared with the following:
- Spare tire that is inflated to the tire’s rating or specifications
- Tire iron that fits the vehicle’s wheel nuts
- Car jack that is appropriate for your vehicle
- Waterproof mat for kneeling on should you have to change a tire
- Portable tire pump that works off your car’s power outlet/cigarette lighter
- Reflective emergency road sign/triangle
Winter Road Safety
Give your vehicle a winter check up and make sure you are prepared with the following:
- Four matched winter tires in good condition with at least 3.5 mm of tread.
- Between October 1 and March 31, most BC highways require passenger vehicles to have 3-peaked mountain and snowflake or Mud and Snow (M+S) tires.
- Ice scraper and brush for snow removal, extra windshield de-icer fluid
- Jumper cables, flashlight, first aid kid, road flashers/flares, folding shovel
- Energy bars, water, blanket, gloves, hand/foot warmers
- Phone charger (hand cranking charger is best)
General Vehicle Maintenance
To reduce the risk of roadside breakdowns, keep your vehicle well maintained:
- Check your oil level regularly and have your oil changed at the designated intervals
- Change your wiper blades in spring and fall
- Clean your wiper blades if they become streaky between changes
- Keep your gas tank at least quarter full
- Check the fluid levels in your vehicle regularly, including the windshield, brake and transmission fluid
