In addition to preparing your car for winter it is equally important to follow winter guidelines while you’re driving. According to AAA, “Winter storms, bad weather and sloppy road conditions are a factor in nearly half a million crashes and more than 2,000 road deaths every winter.”
Here are a few tips that can inform you on the safest ways to get around in winter conditions:
- Allow for extra time to get to your destination
- Drive slowly. Stopping, accelerating and turning all take significantly longer in winter conditions
- Be cautious on bridges since they may be even slicker than the roads
- Avoid sharp or sudden movements
- Keep a longer distance between you and the next vehicle
- Drive with your lights on day and night
- Defrost all your windows before driving
- Stay home if possible
- If you do happen to skid or slide it is important that you turn into it, not away from it to regain control