The Hazards varies depending on your planned route.

So I am going to use crossing the British Columbia as an example.

-Poor Visibility

A poor visibility can affect both normal road trips and off-roading. Drivers would have less reaction time when they meet obstacles and holes, even other cars. From the learning goal 1f we know that fog, mist, haze, smoke, volcanic ash, sand&dust in air and spray can cause a reduced visibility. And I have to add rain into this case as well. In those situations, drivers should turn on the low/high beams and fog light.

-Track slip(hydroplaning)

During the precipitation or driving on the road ice. Track slip could be extremely dangerous to cars especially driving on the mountain road.

When the road is wet or has ice on it, a sudden break can make the car out of control and skid. When off-roading, rain and ice can create a muddy surface where cars could be stuck in easily. So check the weather report before the trip and check if the car has the appropriate tires.

-Landslides and Avalanches

LandslidesLinks to an external site. and avalanches can cover the road and destroy everything in front of them. Landslides are more frequent in wet seasons. And try to drive through neither landslides nor avalanches, you won't make it. Just call emergency to close the road and then try to find another way through or cancel the trip immediately.