As Ontarians begin another Canadian winter, motorists need to take extra precautions and adjust their driving habits to cold, icy and snowy conditions.

The Ministry of Transportation's Winter Driving booklet provides driving tips for winter road conditions. For example, drivers should remember to:

• Plan ahead - make sure that your vehicle is "winter ready" with a maintenance check-up

• Keep your vehicle in good working order - be sure to keep your gas tank at least half full, top up your windshield fluid, and clear snow and ice from windows, lights, mirrors and roof

• Double your distance from the vehicle ahead - it takes longer to stop on slippery roads.

• Be visible - switch on the vehicle's full lighting system in poor weather or low light conditions. Do not rely on the vehicle's daytime running lights. 

The booklet includes other tips on winter driving and information about technical improvements that are being made by the government to manage snow-covered and icy roads. Copies of the booklet can found online and at ServiceOntario centres.