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🚦 Quick quiz: how many of these road signs can you name without peeking at the answer?
Swipe through and test yourself. Some are obvious, some might surprise you. 👀
Drop your guesses in the comments before you scroll to the end. We'll bet you get at least 4 out of 6! 🚗

🌧️ Rain doesn't just make the roads slippery, it can add 50% or more to your stopping distance. A car that stops in 100 feet on dry pavement might need 140-150 feet or more in the rain. Worn tires make it even worse, giving water nowhere to go. The posted speed limit assumes dry, ideal conditions. So slowing down in a downpour isn't overcautious, it's just matching your speed to the road you're actually on.
A few habits to build in:
☔ Slow down before the rain gets heavy
💡 Headlights on, even during the day
🚗 Stretch your following distance to 4-6 seconds
🛞 Check your tire tread regularly
And if you hydroplane: ease off the gas, steer straight, don't slam the brakes.

🦌 Shorter days mean more of your commute overlaps with peak wildlife activity and fall is when it spikes. November is Alberta's peak month for wildlife-vehicle collisions, with deer involved in about 80% of them. Dawn and dusk are the riskiest windows, when animals are most active and visibility is lowest.
What to watch for: shining eyes in your headlights, movement along the shoulder and posted wildlife crossing signs, they mark real high-activity corridors.
A few extra seconds of caution is a small trade-off. Wildlife collisions cost Albertans an estimated $300,000 a day. 🚗
Drive safe Alberta!

🚗 What's actually in your trunk right now?
Alberta's rural highways and unpredictable weather mean a breakdown can turn into a long wait, so a stocked emergency kit isn't optional, it's basic prep. The essentials: flashlight, warning triangles, a blanket, jumper cables, first aid supplies, water, snacks and a phone charger. Add winter items (heavier blankets, boots, sand for traction) once the cold sets in. Check your kit twice a year, once before winter and once in spring to make sure nothing's expired or missing. Be ready. Be safe. 🧰

🚲 Today is World Car-Free Day! Since 2000, it's been a global nudge to leave the car parked and try walking, biking, transit or carpooling instead, even just for one day.
It's not about giving up driving forever. It's a low-effort way to notice what other options exist in your own city. A few small perks: less wear and tear on your vehicle, a bit of built-in exercise, and a slower, different view of your own neighbourhood. 🌆
Will you try going car-free today?

🍂 Fall driving hazards don't come with a warning like a snowstorm does and that's what makes them tricky. Black ice hiding on bridges. Wet leaves acting like ice. Morning fog and blinding sun glare. And Alberta's biggest overlooked fall risk: wildlife on the move. November is peak season for collisions, with deer involved in about 80% of them.
A few small habits go a long way:
🌉 Treat bridges and shaded corners as icy, even on a clear morning
🍁 Give extra following distance on leaf-covered roads
🦌 Scan the roadside at dawn and dusk, and brake (don't swerve) if an animal's ahead
💡 Low beams in fog, sunglasses ready for glare
None of these hazards are dramatic on their own which is exactly why they catch drivers off guard.
Read more about these here: https://www.airbfordrivers.ca/articles/fall-road-conditions-in-alberta/?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=fall_road_conditions_alberta

🚨 A driver was recently caught going double the speed limit through an Edmonton construction zone.
It's a good reminder for all of us: construction zones aren't the place to make up time. Slower speeds, distracted crews, and shifting lane patterns mean the margin for error is smaller than usual.
Give yourself a few extra minutes, watch for signage, and treat every orange cone like it means business.
Full story linked below 👇
https://edmontonjournal.com/news/edmonton-police-traffic-campaign-operation-24-hours?utm_source=Taproot+Edmonton&utm_campaign=8d62d80fab-TAPROOTYEG_PULSE_2026_09_11&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_ef1adf0932-8d62d80fab-438488871&mc_cid=8d62d80fab&mc_eid=66c7de4b7e

🚨 A driver was recently caught going double the speed limit through an Edmonton construction zone.
It's a good reminder for all of us: construction zones aren't the place to make up time. Slower speeds, distracted crews, and shifting lane patterns mean the margin for error is smaller than usual.
Give yourself a few extra minutes, watch for signage, and treat every orange cone like it means business.
Full story linked below 👇
https://edmontonjournal.com/news/edmonton-police-traffic-campaign-operation-24-hours?utm_source=Taproot+Edmonton&utm_campaign=8d62d80fab-TAPROOTYEG_PULSE_2026_09_11&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_ef1adf0932-8d62d80fab-438488871&mc_cid=8d62d80fab&mc_eid=66c7de4b7e

🚨That tire pressure light isn't lying to you!
As temperatures drop, the air in your tires literally shrinks. For every 6°C the temperature falls, you lose about 1 PSI. Go from a warm September day to a proper Alberta cold snap, and that's enough to slip into seriously underinflated territory. No leak. No pothole. Just cold air doing its thing. ❄️
Quick reminders:
✅ Check monthly through fall and winter
✅ Check first thing in the morning, before driving
✅ Use the sticker on your driver's door — not the number on the tire itself
A quick check now keeps your handling and braking where they should be when the roads get slick. Full breakdown on the blog: https://www.airbfordrivers.ca/articles/tire-pressure-changes/?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=tire_pressure_changes

🚗 New driver in the house? A few conversations go a long way.
Alberta's Graduated Driver Licensing program sets the rules like supervised driving, a midnight curfew, zero BAC for learners. But the conversations that happen in the passenger seat matter just as much: phones, passengers, speed, weather, seatbelts.
A calm "why" tends to land better than a rule alone. 💬
Parents and new drivers read more about it: https://www.airbfordrivers.ca/articles/teen-driver-safety/?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=teen_driver_safety