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Driver’s Guide to Electric Vehicle Charging

Electric vehicles (EVs) have taken the automotive industry by storm worldwide, and Canada is no exception. They offer a cleaner and more sustainable way to commute. One of the key aspects of owning an electric vehicle is understanding how and where to charge it.

Commercial Drivers Guide to BC Weigh Scales

As a commercial driver, having a good understanding of the weigh scale system in BC is important. Highway checkpoints, also known as weigh scales, allow the Commercial Vehicle Safety Enforcement Branch (CVSE) to inspect vehicle weights and conduct vehicle inspections. The CVSE is entrusted with the task of ensuring that all commercial vehicles comply with the rules that govern scales on highways in British Columbia. Only commercial vehicles with a licensed GVW (gross vehicle weight) exceeding 5,500kg are required to report to scales.

7 Causes of Reduced Road Traction

Driving can be a thrilling and exciting experience, but it can also be dangerous if you're not careful. An important thing to consider while driving is the level of traction you have on the road. Traction refers to the friction between your vehicle's tires and the road surface. When the level of traction is reduced, your car can become difficult to control, and accidents can happen. Here are a few scenarios that can reduce traction and how to avoid accidents if you lose traction while driving.

Drivers Guide to Seatbelt Types

Keeping yourself safe on the road starts with the simple action of wearing your seatbelt. Any driver who has been behind the wheel of a vehicle manufactured after 1966 should be familiar with car seatbelts, as this is when they became mandatory in the USA . It was another decade before they were mandatory here in Canada, with legislation being . What drivers may not be familiar with are the different types and varieties of seatbelts!

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