Winter Road Survival Guide — 2027 Edition (PDF, Quebec)

March 2017: about 300 motorists were stranded for much of the night on Highway 13, some for over 12 hours. If this happened to you tonight, would your family have enough to get by?

Every winter, Quebecers find themselves immobilized for hours in their cars: traffic jams caused by pile-ups, sliding off a rural road, or breaking down in extreme cold far from everything. Most manage just fine, especially those who had a kit, a full tank of gas, and a few good habits. This guide gives you all three.

What's in the guide (26 pages, letter size)

• 1. Understanding the risks: the 7 winter road hazards, lessons from Highway 13, and our "Our Vehicle and Routes" worksheet
• 2. Preparing before you leave: winter tires (legal requirements in Quebec), autumn vehicle checklist, electric vehicles in winter, complete car kit, whether to leave or postpone, trip itinerary to leave with a loved one, driving on ice and in whiteout conditions
• 3. During the storm: sliding off the road or stuck in snow, blocked for hours in traffic, pile-ups, breaking down in a remote area
• 4. After the ordeal: health, vehicle, insurance, and family assessment
• 4 reference sheets: carbon monoxide in the vehicle, hypothermia and frostbite, useful contacts, cheat sheet, and cards to tuck into the sun visor

The life-saving reflex

An exhaust pipe blocked by snow can fill the cabin with carbon monoxide in minutes. The guide explains the simple rule recommended by public health authorities: stay in the vehicle, clear the exhaust, and run the engine for about 10 minutes every hour with a window cracked open.

Who it's for

All drivers who travel in winter in Quebec, especially families with children, young drivers, commuters with long drives, and cottage owners. A useful gift for a new driver.

To complete your kit: our Automobile Survival Kit gathers the essentials of the kit in one bag.

Format and delivery

• 26-page PDF, immediate download link after purchase
• Print it out and keep it in the glove box: it works without a network connection
• Language: available in French or English (2027 edition). Choose the language before adding to cart.

By Mario Brisebois, Québec Survie. This guide is a preparation tool: it does not replace a driving course, official authority instructions, or your vehicle manufacturer's recommendations. For personal use only.