Winter can be a harsh season for your vehicle, so it's important to be prepared with the right accessories to ensure your safety and convenience. As temperatures drop and snow begins to fall, certain items become indispensable for navigating winter roads. From tools like snow brushes and ice scrapers to innovative gadgets like heated steering wheel covers and portable car heaters, this guide will explore the top winter vehicle accessories to keep you warm, safe, and ready for any winter challenge.
Preparing your vehicle for winter can be a daunting task, especially since the season can be unpredictable. A dangerous hazard to be aware of during winter is black ice. This insidious layer of transparent ice can form quickly, making roads treacherous and accidents more likely.
Winter weather can bring a host of challenges for drivers, and one of the most treacherous conditions to navigate is freezing rain. When rain freezes upon contact with the ground or your vehicle, it creates a hazardous coating of ice that can drastically increase the likelihood of accidents and skidding.
As the festive season approaches, our focus naturally turns to celebrations, gatherings, and well-deserved relaxation but amidst the joy and merriment, road safety is still important. With increased traffic, potential winter weather conditions, and holiday distractions, it's important to take extra precautions to ensure a safe and enjoyable journey. By following a few simple tips, you can minimize risks and make your holiday travels stress-free.
"A special “Thank You” to you. From what I was told, you never let my daughter put her guard down. Good for you.
I appreciate all the hard work and dedication you’ve given to my daughter. I will recommend Valley Driving School to as many people as I can.
Again, “Thank You” to everyone. Who knows…maybe my daughter will be back for other types of drivers training ie: motorcycle, standard, or even semi-trucks. Could happen. She ‘loves’ to drive.
Best regards"
~Cyndy
"I just wanted to send along a “Thank You” to all of you at Valley Driving School.
This has been a great experience for both my daughter and myself.
The office staff have been wonderful and always willing and able to sort through scheduling that works for us.
It can be a scary world out there driving our streets and now I know my daughter has been taught properly on how to handle those situations.
She’s a confident relaxed driver and I am a confident relaxed passenger/parent."
"We just wanted to tell you how impressed we were with the professional and thorough instruction our children received over the last several years.
Both kids' instructors were always punctual, polite and patient, giving our kids the knowledge and confidence to drive well and safely. Both passed their 'N' test on the first try. All dealings with the office staff were pleasant as well.
We would not hesitate to recommend Valley Driving to other parents looking for the right place for their children to learn to drive. Please pass our compliments and thanks to instructor! :)
THANK YOU!!!"
~The Wilson Family
"I want to thank my great instructor and helping me overcome my fear of driving.
I have failed the test a couple of times before taking lessons with him and frankly, this is the best investment I have done lately.
He helped me become a better driver, (I will always remember: mirror-signal-shoulder check), have confidence in myself and pass my test.
Great job! Thank you!"
~Lavinia
"Amazing staff!!
I had 5 lessons with my Instructor and he was incredible, clear instructions and always updated on things I needed to do better right when they happened.
It felt like he wanted me to succeed not only because its part of his job, but because he genuinely wanted me to. The cost of the lessons were minimal in comparison to everything I have learned and I passed my road test on my first attempt.
Thanks again!"
~Robert
"My instructor is kind and patient.
She made me feel comfortable behind the wheel and shaped me into the N driver I am today.
Everyone at Valley Driving School is really nice and welcoming. Also, the classroom is a good learning environment.
I highly recommend this driving school. Everyone I know got lessons there. :)"
~Rachel
The Instructor for the lessons put my child at ease, listened to her concerns and worked with her to make her experience positive. The driving reports sent after every lesson were constructive and helped identify areas to focus on in-between lessons.
My child passed her road test with a perfect drive. I don't think it would have happened without Valley Driving School.
~ Susan
I recently completed the GLP program at Valley Driving School and I couldn't be happier with my experience! My Instructor in the classroom made everything so clear and easy to understand. My on-road Instructor was incredibly patient and supportive throughout the lessons.
Thanks to their excellent guidance I passed my N on the first try and feel confident driving on my own. I highly recommend Valley Driving School to anyone looking for a solid driving education!
~ Abigail
We chose Valley Driving School for our son to gain confidence in his driving and experience on the road. His Instructor was very calm, relaxed, honest and knowledgeable.
Our Instructor gave our son the skills he needed to pass his test on the first try. Communication between the Instructor was a 10/10 with upcoming appointments and or changes.
~ Cindy
My Instructor is friendly, chill, educated and always has a smile.To be honest, she always brings positive vibes.
She understands you well, points out your mistakes and explains how to improve. If you don’t understand something she will draw diagrams to show you exactly how to get it right and at the end of each session she writes down points that you need to practice. She never rushes you.
Thanks to her instructions I knew I was going to pass my road test by my last in-car lesson. I have no words to express my gratitude. I highly recommend Valley Driving School.
~ Ayesha
Had a terrific experience with this school. My Instructor was both patient and informative, always ensuring and enforcing habits like shoulder checking and proper signaling.
I'm certain I would not have passed my drivers test without her tutelage!
~ Andrew
My Instructor from Valley Driving School is amazing! She's patient, clear with instructions, her positive attitude and encouragement made learning fun.
She helped me go from feeling nervous behind the wheel to confident and ready for my tests. I passed my road test on the first try and couldn't have passed without her.
~ Carlene
We have used Valley Driving School for 3 of our children and it has been a fantastic experience for all of them.
Great communication, awesome Instructors and all three of my kids passed their first time.
~ Heather
Practice for sure is always different from theory, however, I did find the classroom courses with my Instructors very helpful for situational/theoretical stuff that you could possibly encounter in actual driving.
Thank you Instructors and all Valley Driving School Staff!
~Ali
I recently completed the GLP program at Valley Driving School and I couldn't be happier with my experience!
My Instructor in the classroom made everything so clear and easy to understand.
I highly recommend Valley Driving School to anyone looking for a solid driving education!
~Abigail
My Instructor was amazing, super encouraging and helpful! He made sure I was in the right head space entering my test and gave me very helpful advice that definitely helped me pass. The Agents were so helpful! They were very quick to respond, very kind and respectful!! They did an amazing job.
~ Cheyenne
I had 3 Instructors, they're all fantastic. I appreciated all of their different styles and guidance on focusing on necessary maneuvers. I highly recommend all 3 of them. They were also very kind and patient with me, and helped me build my confidence
~ Kristine
My daughter's Abbotsford Instructor was amazing. She said she felt so comfortable and safe with him and that he taught her so much right before taking her road test. I feel like he went over and above to really care about his client in the car and was so sweet and kind to her. I would highly recommend her Instructor to anyone who’s about to take lessons. Thank you. I would highly recommend this driving school to anyone. Well worth the money.
~ N/A
My Instructor was wonderful. She took her time guiding me through the process and her words stuck with me through my test. I couldn't have done it without all her help. I am grateful that she was my instructor. From the initial sign up phone call they were helpful and kind. I will definitely tell anyone who needs to get a license to go with Valley Driving School.
~ Lauren
My Instructor was amazing, supportive and knowledgeable. I was very happy after I passed the test, but also sad, because I knew that our lessons with my Instructor ended. Lesson time was super informative and also comfortable. It felt like I spent time with very close friends. Thank you so much!
~ Svetlana
I learned so much technical driving in just one session, my Instructor explained all the rules and thoroughly made sure I was on my way to being a successful driver. My Instructor is an excellent instructor and has taught many kids from my school. I passed my road test on my first try!!
~ Cole
My Instructor was amazing! She was a calm presence behind a stressful and nerve-wracking road test. She took me around a route in the area of my road test while giving me tips on what to look out for such as school zones, constructions, narrowing roads and merging roads. She was friendly and very approachable. All in all, an amazing experience! I've always had great experience at Valley Driving School, from when I took my GLP and all the calls I made with questions. A very approachable team. Definitely recommended!
~ Leila
I was extremely nervous about driving before starting my lessons with my Instructor. She quickly put me at ease through her professionalism and overall demeanour; She is a fantastic driving instructor. If someone is nervous about driving I would highly recommend my Instructor. She is very calming in her delivery whilst still enforcing safe driving habits at the same time.
~ Marisa
Having 3 overall Instructors was great to receive things from different angles. All of them knew the expectations for driving and instructed well. The office staff was knowledgeable and ready to help with any questions I had. This was a very good program and I liked the self-initiation parts when booking lessons. This helps to conform my training to my schedule.
~ Evan
My Instructor was amazing. She was super nice, supportive and helped me learn and practice safe driving. Valley Driving School greatly helped me instill confidence in my driving. I will be sure to refer anyone looking for driving schools to you!
~Kaleb
Valley Driving School was so kind and explained things in a way that made it so easy to understand and remember!! They were all so amazing and I’m sad I will not be seeing them again but excited for the adventure ahead! Thank you so much to my three Instructors.
Anytime I had to call the office the people were so nice, making me feel cared for and less nervous to make the call. I really appreciate everything they did and want to say thank you for being so helpful, understanding and kind to me! Thank you so much Valley Driving School! I definitely don’t regret using you guys to help me gain skills in driving and would use your school again.
~ Abby
All of my Instructors provided me with different insights to help me improve my driving, both during the lessons and with helpful comments about what I need to improve in my own time; they helped me feel safe and confident in my driving! The confidence I built from my lessons is something I never would have built on my own, and the knowledge the instructors have of the road and their knack for teaching is really top notch!
~ Michelle
The full program I purchased for my daughter thoroughly prepared her as a new driver. The number of lessons in the package was what she needed and her confidence grew after each lesson. I will be booking again in the new year to have my son go through the same experience.
~ Jane
I truly cannot thank my Instructor and Valley Driving School enough for helping me pass my class 4 pre-trip and drivers test. I lacked confidence and was extremely nervous; my Instructor was amazing and walked me through all the steps and was very patient. I felt like not only did he want me to be successful in obtaining my class 4, he truly wanted me to understand the importance of the safety measure. He even helped me break some old bad driving habits.
~ Jolene
The Instructor was very knowledgeable and easy to approach with any questions. My daughter has a lot of anxiety with new people and absolutely adored her Instructor. I couldn’t ask for a better fit for her. Thank you for making my daughter feel so comfortable and happy. The office also went above and beyond to fit my daughter's personal needs. I am extremely happy with the service and care we received. Thank you for going beyond for our family.
