Road Safety in the Winter
Learners recently had the opportunity to learn about driving in the winter. Tanis and Duane from ICBC came in and did a presentation for two CLB 3/4 classes. Learners Kobra and Amir Riza wrote about what they learned. There have been no edits to the learners’ writing. At CLB 3/4, learners are beginning to use more complex sentences in their writing, and they are continuing to develop their spelling and fluency. Both learners did a great job sharing about what they learned from the presentation, and we want to thank them for their courage in sharing.
Learners listen to the presentation and take notes.
Kobra’s writing follows:
Learning experience about Winter Driving:
The presenters they came from ICBC and talked about winter driving in Canada, British Columbia.
I learned when we are drive in winter it’s should be good to have the right tires.
We should have first Aid Kit in our car, like: black tape, emergency blanket, light with battery and some other things we need for coold wather. Make sure to check the car’s heating and cooling system. Make sure to have enough fuel or gas. When we are at the street it’s better to have 4 secend spease betwen our car and the car is in front of our car.
For pedestrians, they could wear light cloths to be safe. Mostly they can get heart betwen 3 p.m - 6 p.m in intersections because the weather get dark and drivers can not see them. Make sure the headlights and Tail lights is on.
When our vehicle starts to skid we do not press the brake just take off our foot from brake.
Duane and Tanis from ICBC.
Amir Riza’s writing follows:
I learned a lot of from ICBC Road Safety about Winter Driving yesterday. First we need use 4 winter tires not all seasons tires. They are usually required on many highways from Oct. 1 to April 30. Before starting the journey we need do a maintenance check-up like battery, brakes, lights, fuses and electrical system, cooling and heating systems etc. Keep your gas tank full to prevent fuel lines to freeze and other serious issues. Carry a roadside emergency kit, including a cell phone phone and charger. You should alway use your headlights not daytime runnigs lights. Pedestrian are in risk factors from 3-6 pm, on Thursday and Friday, In Fall and Winter and at intersections. Increase your following distance at least four seconds and don’t brake this will mak things worse. Take your foot off the gas and drive straight to your destination. What I like most about this topic is that our health is being prioritized during these difficult winter months.
Once more, thank you to Amir Riza and Kobra for writing about your experiences. Also, a huge thank you to ICBC, specifically Duane and Tanis, for teaching our learners about road safety in the winter.