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Wind is one driving condition we seldom think about, yet it can be extremely challenging, especially when it comes with other weather conditions. On it’s own, wind can also make driving very hazardous. In the mountains, winds can whip...
As the seasons change, the driving challenges change as well. As Canada transitions into winter, we have fewer hours of daylight, which inevitably means more night driving. Driving at night presents it’s own hazards at the best of times,...
A good night’s sleep is very important in our industry. I can’t count the number of drivers I’ve encountered who look like the walking dead from lack of good sleep, so plan your daily sleep period. Everyone’s sleep requirements are different, so pay attention to your own.
Lake effect snow, such as what is currently affecting the Buffalo and Hamilton areas is one of the worst conditions to drive in. Fortunately, it never arrives unexpectedly, so you have plenty of time to plan an alternate route,...
This may seem a little odd, but one of the many hazards you need to be aware of, is snow removal equipment on the streets and highways, especially at night. During the day, they tend to clear the city...
ਜਦੋਂ ਮੈਂ ਅੱਜ ਸਵੇਰੇ ਜੀਟੀਏ ਵਿੱਚ ਸੁੱਤਾ ਉੱਠਿਆ ਤਾਂ ਮੈਂ ਮੌਸਮ ਅਤੇ ਟਰੈਫਿਕ ਦਾ ਹਾਲ ਜਾਨਣ ਲਈ ਰੇਡੀਓ
ਸੁਨਣ ਲੱਗਿਆ। ਰੇਡੀਓ ਉੱਤੇ ਕਿ਼ਤੇ ਕਈ ਗੱਡੀਆਂ ਦੀ ਟੱਕਰ ਦੀਆਂ ਖਬਰਾਂ ਆ ਰਹੀਆਂ ਸੀ ਤੇ ਇਸ ਏਰੀਏ ਦੇ
ਆਲੇ ਦੁਆਲੇ ਕਈ ਗੱਡੀਆਂ ਦੇ...
Winter driving in the highway is bad enough, but when you’re on city streets, it’s a totally different animal, especially during and immediately after the first serious snow fall. Until the ground freezes, the snow will partially melt in contact with the pavement and turn into slush. As more snow falls, it covers the slush, and the whole mess becomes extremely slippery.
One very real, and potentially fatal winter driving issue is fuel gelling. When the fuel starts to gel, it blocks the filters and fuel lines, and will kill the engine from fuel starvation, exactly the same way as running...
Frozen brakes are never a lot of fun. On the truck, they’re not too bad, but on the trailer, they can be a nightmare. The best way to avoid dealing with frozen brakes is, obviously, to prevent them in...
In the winter, one constant issue we have to deal with, is frigid temperatures it effects everything from your ability to see, to your ability to drive, and your ability to stop. Moisture in the air system is particularly troublesome, and will cause most of the freezing issues. When doing your pretrip inspection, be sure to drain down the air tanks. This will remove the condensation that compressed air accumulates.
