Now that some parts of Canada have already seen their first snowfall, the rush to install winter tires is on. Even if you live in a region that doesn’t see a lot of snow fall, winter driving presents its own set of challenges, with darker days, wet or icy roads and more.
Keeping your vehicle in good technical repair reduces your overall chances for any mishap or disaster while driving – particularly in winter weather. To prepare your vehicle for winter driving give it a complete checkup, including: electrical (battery, ignition and lights); brakes; exhaust system; heating and cooling systems; and windshield wipers. And of course those tires – even if you don’t need snow tires, be sure you have a good set of matching all season tires that are properly balanced and properly inflated for the temperature.
Consider putting together a winter driving kit, including chains, sand or salt, scrapers, booster cables, flashlight, blanket, emergency food and more. And remember, to slow down, or even stay home in extremely inclement weather.
Share these and other winter driving suggestions with your clients to help keep them safe. But if the worst does happen make sure you’ve prepared them with the best possible insurance coverage for their needs. For BC and Ontario insurance agents, ILScorp offers auto insurance training courses.
ILScorp has added two new courses for BC insurance agents looking to enhance their Autoplan knowledge. “Introduction to BC Autoplan Insurance” provides new orientation training for those wanting to learn more about ICBC’s Autoplan insurance in BC, while “ICBC Autoplan Coverages and Exclusions” provides in-depth insurance training on ICBC’s Autoplan insurance coverage and exclusions.
The Ontario Auto Expert series of courses leads you through the coverage, common client concerns and questions, errors and omissions avoidance, options, and important considerations in giving advice about private automobile coverage in Ontario. The courses do not deal specifically with commercial vehicles.
The courses are offered fully online in an interactive format, complete with pre-course knowledge assessment, and a post course exam.
For more information about these BC Autoplan insurance courses, the Ontario Auto Expert Course, or more online insurance course options, visit www.ilscorp.com or call 1-800-404-2211.
