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Are You Prepared For Winter Driving?

November 9, 2020 By WebGuy

Drivers need to stay vigilant and cautious while out on the road in any season. However, during the winter, safe driving is even more crucial. More car accidents and fatalities happen during this time of the year. So, it’s essential to be adequately prepared for winter driving.

There are many ways drivers can prepare for the harsh conditions of the roads during wintertime. We’ll go into detail about driving tips for winter throughout this post. This way, you know you are prepared for winter driving.

How To Prepare For Winter Driving

All it takes is a patch of ice or a slippery spot on the road for a car accident. The following driving tips will help drivers stay safe during winter.

Make Sure Your Car Is Prepared

When cars are not properly maintained, they are more prone to accidents and breakdowns on the road. Drivers should make sure that their tires are in good condition, headlights are working, and the car battery is charged and ready to go before winter. The gas tank should be kept above a half a tank to prevent any freeze-ups in the car’s gas lines.

Keep Tools On Hand

In addition to keeping a car well maintained, drivers should have specific tools with them on the road at all times. Car owners should have ice scrapers, snow brushes, flashlights, jumper cables, and a spare tire (and tools to change the tire) in your vehicle whenever you travel.

Practice Driving In Winter Weather

There is no better way to prepare for winter driving than by getting some practice in. You can test out your car in an empty parking lot. Work on braking to see how the vehicle handles on snow and ice. It can seem like overkill, but knowing how to operate a car in snow and ice can be useful – it will keep you from panicking if the vehicle starts to swerve and confidence how to recover control.

Stay Safe In Your Car

Wear your seatbelt and make sure anyone else in your car is wearing their seatbelts. Children should be in your backseat. Younger kids and infants should be in car seats.

Distractions should be kept to a minimum as well. Bad weather could hit at any time and make the road a more hostile place. It’s best to stay alert and vigilant. Drivers should be looking at the road, not what is happening inside their vehicle.

Keep Track of the Weather

This last driving tip is one of the best precautions anyone can take before heading out on the road during winter. In truth, drivers need to check the weather before they decide to drive. If the road conditions are poor, and winter weather is incoming, it is better to stay inside and stay safe. Use your best judgment.

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If you need help while on the road, contact Unlimited Recovery and Towing. Call 919-790-9393 for service.

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