British Columbia is famous for its crazy winter weather—one minute the road is clear, and the next it’s a foggy, snowy mess. And with this winter expected to be the coldest in 20 years, drivers need to be more careful than ever.
ICBC recommends the use of winter tires in snowy conditions, especially if you live in an area that receives a lot of snow. In 2008, the number of crashes on BC roads jumped from 23,000 in November to 32,000 in December as record-breaking snowfall hit much of the province!
Many wonder what their home insurance payments go towards. The infographic below shows the most expensive home insurance claims in the USA between 2005 and 2009.
ICBC is calling on high school students to get creative and help spread the word about road safety. By creating print ads about one of three topics—impaired driving, speeding or distracted driving—they’ll not only share important messages with their peers, but also have the chance to win MacBooks, iPads and more.
Think all small cars are unsafe? Think again! The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) has announced that 5 of the 13 compact vehicles it recently tested were named Top Safety Picks. That’s no small honour—vehicles are subjected to rigorous tests for front, side, rollover and rear crash protection, and they must have earn a “good” rating in all categories. They also have to offer electronic stability control as a standard feature.
Green driving is more than hybrid engines and alternative fuels—it’s intelligent driving, with cars that make their own decisions based on environment, driver habits and even the time of day. We’re not quite at the flying car stage yet (even though people 50 years ago thought we would be), but we’re well on our way to handling trips more efficiently, preventing crashes, eliminating road rage and automatically reporting accidents and insurance claims.
Love jumping on an ATV, snowmobile or dirt bike and exploring the beautiful backcountry of southern Vancouver Island? Many residents and visitors do, thanks to the gorgeous scenery and endless trails that crisscross the region. But starting this fall, riders will face new safety and environmental regulations, plus new requirements regarding licensing and registration.
British Columbia is famous for its crazy winter weather—one minute the road is clear, and the next it’s a foggy, snowy mess. And with this winter expected to be the coldest in 20 years, drivers need to be more careful than ever.
ICBC is calling on high school students to get creative and help spread the word about road safety. By creating print ads about one of three topics—impaired driving, speeding or distracted driving—they’ll not only share important messages with their peers, but also have the chance to win MacBooks, iPads and more.
