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Winter Safety: Driving in Winter Weather

Dec 27, 2022 | Consumer Information

Winter is here, and with it comes snow, ice, and a wide variety of other hazardous weather conditions. These conditions can make driving in the winter more dangerous than usual. To stay safe while driving during the winter months, it’s important to take extra precautions when you get behind the wheel. Here are some tips on how to drive safely this season.

Prepare Your Vehicle for Winter Conditions

Before you hit the road this winter, make sure that your vehicle is properly prepared for the cold weather and icy roads. Make sure your tires are properly inflated and have plenty of tread. Check your brakes and wiper blades to make sure they’re in good condition. Make sure your antifreeze levels are adequate to prevent freezing temperatures from causing damage to your engine. Finally, check all of your lights (headlights, brake lights, turn signals) to ensure that they are working properly.

Drive Defensively

It’s important to remember that other drivers may not be as prepared as you are for winter driving conditions. Always keep an eye out for vehicles that have trouble stopping or changing lanes quickly due to icy roads or inexperienced drivers who don’t know how to handle their vehicles in hazardous weather conditions. Leave plenty of room between you and other cars so that if another driver makes a mistake, you’ll have enough time to react safely without putting yourself or anyone else in danger.

Know Your Limitations

It can be tempting to push yourself beyond what feels comfortable when driving in hazardous weather. Don’t do it! If you feel like you don’t have enough experience or knowledge about how to handle your car on snowy or icy roads, find a safer place where you can practice before heading out on the open road. This will help you develop a better understanding of how your car handles different conditions and will allow you to get more comfortable with winter driving before tackling busier roads or highways where there may be less margin for error if something goes wrong.

Winter driving doesn’t have to be a harrowing experience—as long as you take the necessary precautions and drive defensively when necessary. By taking the time to prepare your vehicle for cold weather conditions and understanding how best to handle your car in slippery situations, you’ll be able increase both winter safety and confidence when driving during the winter months!

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