When should you put winter tires on your car?
After the first snowfall
When the daytime temperature drops below 7 C
November 1
Never—you don’t need winter tires in Alberta
When choosing winter tires, you should always look for this symbol, which means they’re certified for snow, ice and sub-zero temperatures:
A three-peaked mountain and a snowflake
The letters M and S, which stand for mud and snow
A stand-alone snowflake
Don’t worry about symbols. You should look instead at the depth of a tire’s tread.
If your car goes off the road in a snowstorm, what should you do?
Crack a window to let in fresh air
Don’t panic and call for help
Clear the snow away from your tailpipe
All of the above
When you’re driving in icy weather, which of the following should you do?
Turn off your high beams so you don’t blind oncoming drivers
Keep your phone nearby in case you need to make an emergency call
Turn off your cruise control, because it can cause your tires to spin wildly
Only keep a small amount of fuel in your tank in case you get into an accident
A block heater can reduce the stress that cold weather puts on your engine. You should use one if the temperature in your area routinely drops below what?
-5 C
-15 C
-25 C
-35 C
Older batteries have a nasty habit of dying in cold weather. To avoid being stranded, how often should you consider replacing yours?
Two to three years
Three to five years
Five to seven years
Seven to nine years
True or false: you should always have four matching winter tires?
True. Four winter tires will give you the best possible traction in snow and ice.
False. Two winter tires are enough to give your car optimal traction.
Wiper blades, which are essential during the winter, don’t last forever. How often should you replace a typical pair?
Every six months
Every two years
Every four years
Every six years
What’s a sure sign that your battery is on the way out?
Your engine struggles to turn over
Your headlights are fine when driving, but dim when idling
Your digital systems power down quickly
All of the above
If you’re approaching a snowplow, what should you do?
Slow down and stay back—they can impact visibility by scattering snow
Wait for the plow to move to the side before attempting to pass it.
Both A and B