Get ready for winter by switching to tires that are suitable for winter conditions. Carry chains in your vehicle and know how to mount them. In British Columbia, snow tires or chains are a legal requirement on many roads during the winter. Carry sand or salt and a shovel to use if you become stuck on ice or in the snow. Have emergency warning devices (such as flares or reflective triangles) available as well. Before you start to drive, make sure you can see. Scrape snow or frost from the windows and mirrors, get rid of any ice or snow on the wipers, and clean all the lights. Scan farther ahead when driving to give yourself a larger safety margin. Your vehicle’s braking distance can be 10 times as long on ice as it is on dry pavement.