Friday, November 25, 2011 Winter Tires Save Lives, Study Proves
 Research conducted by The Government of Quebec in the two years since winter tire use became mandatory in that province has proven conclusively what tire makers have long known: driving on winter tires saves lives and reduces serious injuries.
The 2011 study, which compared Quebec road accident statistics before and after winter tire use became required, shows that in the past two winters there has been a 5% reduction in road-accident injuries that can be directly attributed to winter tire use.
The research concludes that widespread use of winter tires has prevented about 575 road-accident injuries per winter in Quebec. The study also found that vehicle accidents resulting in death or serious injury declined by 3%.
"When people ride on winter tires, road-accident fatalities and injuries decrease," says Glenn Maidment, president of the Rubber Association of Canada. "Considering that only 51% of Canadian motorists use winter tires, the Quebec experience should give us all pause for thought. There now can be absolutely no doubt that winter tires offer the safest winter driving experience."
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