Category: Highway Driving
Over the summer, the BC Automobile Association undertook a survey of drivers to determine driver habits at roadside construction zones. The study unleashed some disturbing results, suggesting that roadside workers continue to face danger from distracted, speeding motorists. Increased Risk of Accidents in Construction Zones Between July 13 and July 19, 2017, the BCAA polled […]
If you are interested in hitchhiking in BC start by understanding the rules of the road. While hitchhiking is not illegal, there are several instances where you could be arrested for the practice. To help you avoid legal issues as a BC hitchhiker we have created a helpful guide outlining the basic practices for requesting […]
Although we may not be strangers to commuting in the rain, it is important for all drivers and pedestrians to exercise caution and be alert while on the road. Before Driving: Check that your tires are in good condition, have enough pressure and that the tread hasn’t worn out; Test your windshield wipers to make […]
With BC preparing for its second snowstorm of the winter season, we are reminded that we must take extra caution when driving. As the number of car accidents increase due to hazardous driving conditions during this time of year, drivers must slow down and allow for extra travel time. Read the tips below to ensure […]
As the holiday season is upon us, many of us will be attending parties, going to shopping centers to complete our loved one’s wish lists or driving out of town to spend time with our family and friends. What do all of these things have in common? Relying on the use of a vehicle. In […]
Vancouver’s most dangerous intersection for car accidents and auto injuries is going to get major upgrades. The City of Vancouver will be hosting an open house to discuss the upcoming upgrades to Vancouver’s most dangerous intersection at Southeast Marine Drive and Knight Street, which has the most car-accident incidents in Vancouver. The city wants to […]
Do you know what to do if you are in your vehicle during an earthquake? This week, the province of BC has experienced a few earthquakes off the west coast of Vancouver Island. And if there’s one thing the world has learned from other countries who have experienced natural disasters such as an earthquake, the […]
January and February are two months of the year when we see more car accident fatalities on the roads of British Columbia, and in Burnaby two fatal crashes recently occurred within 48 hours of each other. The first crash involved two taxis travelling on Canada Way, and the second involved the death of a pedestrian […]