Winter Driving Tips
hen winter weather Take extra time to make sure your
strikes the best thing to windows, sideview mirrors and
do is to stay home or lights are all brushed clean of
wherever you may be at the time. snow.
But if you absolutely must be
driving, then here are some tips Clean the snow off the entire car
from the experts to keep you so it doesn't blow onto your
safe. windshield or fly into
windshields of other drivers.
First of all, make sure your car Keep gas tank always over half
is in perfect working order. If full.
you need to be driving in a lot
of snowy conditions get four good Accelerate, drive, turn and brake
snow tires. slowly and gently.
Know what your car can and cannot Leave plenty of distance between
do in the snow. you and other cars. Turn
headlights on low beam during
Keep a snow brush, ice scraper, daylight. It will make it easier
shovel, and a bag of sand in the for other drivers to see you.
trunk. Place the sandbag over the
rear axle. Add extra windshield Try to back into the garage or
washer fluid, a blanket and old parking space. Pulling out will
clothes and boots as well. be easier than backing out.
Pack a burlap bag, grocery bag, Always turn into a skid. If the
cardboard, deicer, or fresh cat drive wheels start to spin or
litter for traction in case you slide while going up a hill, ease
get stuck. off on the accelerator slightly
and then gently resume speed.
Don't use cruise control or
Decelerate well in advance of a overdrive.
turn or stopping point.
Call ahead and let your
When approaching a stop with destination know your approximate
alternate patches of ice and bare arrival time. Likewise, when you
pavement brake as you cross the arrive at your destination call
bare spot and coast over the ice. and let your family and friends
know you have arrived safely.
Stay at least 15 car lengths (200 And lastly, keep your car clean.
feet) back from sanders and Corrosive chemicals, salt and
plows. gravel are damaging to cars and
their exteriors.
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