Winter Weather
Driving in the winter means snow, sleet, and ice that can lead to slower traffic, hazardous road conditions, hot tempers and unforseen dangers. To help you make it safely through winter, here are some suggestions from the National Safety Council to make sure that you and your vehicle are prepared.
Decrease your speed and leave yourself plenty of room to stop. You
should allow at least three times more space than usual between you and
the car in front of you.
Brake gently to avoid skidding. If your wheels start to lock up, ease off the
brake.
Turn on your lights to increase your visibility to other motorists.
Keep your lights and windshield clean.
Use low gears to keep traction, especially on hills.
Don't use cruise control or overdrive on icy roads.
Be especially careful on bridges, overpasses and infrequently traveled
roads, which will freeze first. Even at temperatures above freezing, if the
conditions are wet, you might encounter ice in shady areas or on exposed
roadways like bridges.
Don't pass snow plows and sanding trucks. The drivers have limited
visibility, and you're likely to find the road in front of them worse than the road
behind.
Don't assume your vehicle can handle all conditions. Even four-wheel and
front-wheel drive vehicles can encounter trouble on winter roads.
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