Driving on forest roads is not like driving on the highway. Ontario’s forest roads are rugged unpredictable. These roads are rough, with sharp turns, wildlife, and large trucks. They often don’t have emergency services or cell phone coverage and have different challenges to regular highways. “Every year there are severe and fatal accidents on Ontario’s forest roads,” says Chris Serratore, Health and Safety Services Director at Workplace Safety North (WSN), “and due to remote northern Ontario bush locations, it can take hours for help to arrive.” In 2020, Ontario reported 15 snowmobile-related deaths and 168 injuries both on and off highway. …To stay safe, drivers and recreational users need to slow down, stay alert, and be ready for unexpected hazards. “WSN has been asked by northern forest companies to help raise awareness with the public who often use these roads for recreation. Whether you’re working or exploring, being prepared and driving cautiously can save lives.”