- Decrease your speed by 50 percent to increase your reaction time. Leave plenty of space between you and the car in front of you, as stopping can take longer in the snow.
- Use your headlights to increase your visibility to other drivers. Keep you lights and windshield clean.
- Practice driving in an empty parking lot to learn how your car handles in the snow.
- Drive cautiously on bridges and overpasses, as they freeze first.
- Plan your route ahead of time, including current weather and road conditions.
Monday, November 25, 2013
5 Winter Driving Tips to Stay Safe
Winter driving, for experienced
northerners and inexperienced southerners alike, can be a tricky and
dangerous task. Driving in snowy/icy conditions should be avoided when
possible, or at least postponed until after the snow plows and sand
trucks have treated the roads. For those times when driving cannot be
avoided, try these safety tips for winter weather driving:
