SAFE TRAVEL TIPS FOR RESOURCE ROAD USERS WHAT TO EXPECT
Resource roads are dirt or gravel and may be one or two lanes wide. Expect to see over-sized logging, mining and other trucks that are heavy and need lots more room to move and slow down safely. Give them the room. Hazards include pot holes, sharp corners, blind spots, soft shoulders, narrow bridges and steep slopes.
FOLLOW THE RULES Take your licence and insurance. Drive on the right hand side. Wear your seatbelt. Don’t drink and drive. Obey the speed limit as marked. If not marked, never drive more than 80 km/hour. Most resource roads are best driven at 60 km/h or less.
DRIVE ACCORDING TO ROAD CONDITIONS Travel at a speed that allows you to stop within half of your line of sight (other vehicles need room to stop too). When it’s dusty or slippery, slow down so you can react to oncoming traffic, potholes, wildlife, changing road conditions and unexpected hazards.
FOCUS ON YOUR DRIVING; EXERCISE CAUTION, PATIENCE AND COURTESY Keep your headlights and tail lights on. It may be advantageous for you to follow industrial vehicles — watch for brake lights and make sure you find a turn out when they do (to clear for oncoming traffic).
READ AND OBEY THE SIGNS Take time to read and understand signs at the start of a resource road, and along the way. They have important information about the road, traffic you can expect and active worksites or hazardous conditions. Remember that not all hazards are signed — be ready for the unexpected.
STOP IN THE RIGHT SPOT If you must stop along the road, try to find a pullout. If one is not available, find a straight section that provides good visibility from both directions and is wide enough for other traffic to pass. Pull over onto the shoulder and avoid stopping in a curve or on the crest of a hill.
BE PREPARED Plan your trip before you go; notify a reliable contact of your planned location and return time; carry an emergency kit and tools.
www.bcforestsafe.org 1-877-741-1060
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