Motorists are being urged to drive safely when they take to the roads this B.C. Day long weekend.
Since 2006, ther has been a average 120 crashesm resulting in 30 injuries throughout the North Central region during the B.C. Day long weekend, according to Insurance Corporation of British Columbia (ICBC).
"Even a slight decrease in reaction time behind the wheel can have a profound increase on the chance of crashing, particularly at high speeds on highways," ICBC spokeswoman Michelle Hargrave said.
Drive fatigue has been a major reason for accidents, according to ICBC.
Tips for avoiding driver fatigue include getting a good sleep the night before you leave on a long trip and know the route you're going to take so you can plan to stop at rest points along the way.
A good rule of thumb is to take a break from driving every two hours on long road trips and avoid driving during the night when you'd normally be asleep, difficulty keeping your head up, yawning or daydreaming and your driving speed creeps up or down.
Signs of fatigue include not noticing a vehicle until it suddenly passes you, failing to recall driving the last few kilometres, wandering into the next lane,
Long weekends always mean more vehicles on the road so plan ahead by checking road and weather conditions on drivebc.com.
