Author : Shawn Wilson
I live in a part of the country that gets a lot, and I mean A LOT, of snow It’s days before Christmas as I write this, and there is in excess of 3 feet of snow in my front yard
In the past week, we’ve had three major snow dumps and thankfully I have a snowblower which makes cleaning the driveway less of a chore Truth be told, I rather enjoy it!
What’s not so enjoyable about this time of year is driving in winter conditions Since I’ve been living here for over twenty years, I’ve learned a thing or two about safe winter driving
Always keep your gas tank at least half full If extreme cold temperatures are expected, add some gas line anti freeze The last thing you want is to get be running on empty when the highways are closed and you’re basically stuck in your car for a couple of hours
Get snow tires “All season” tires should be renamed “three season” tires Snow tires are specifically engineered to give a better grip on snow and ice Anyone who has snow tires will tell you there’s a world of difference between driving on snow with snow tires and without
Keep your windshield washer fluid topped up and always carry a jug in your car It’s downright dangerous to be on the highway in slushy conditions and not have fluid to clean your windshield
Dress properly, it’s winter for crying out loud If you’re dressed up to go to a party that’s out of town, pack a bag with suitable winter clothing Nylons and high heels won’t cut it if you’re stranded due to winter weather
Prepare an emergency car kit It should include the following; extra antifreeze and windshield washer fluid, a flashlight and batteries, candles, waterproof matches, hazard markers and/or flares, a small snow shovel, extra hats and mitts, a couple of blankets, granola and chocolate bars
Take your cell phone Make sure it’s charged!
If you must drive in extreme conditions, do so without distractions You need to focus your attention on the conditions and the driving Turn off the radio, don’t talk on your cell phone (which you shouldn’t do anyway, regardless of the weather), and if you have to, tell your passengers to keep chatter to a minimum
Keep plenty of distance between you and the car ahead Any road, other than bare and dry, requires additional stopping distance
Slow down The majority of winter driving accidents are because people drive too fast for the road conditions
Be prepared and drive safely Your life, and the lives of the other drivers, depend on it
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