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Playing it Safe - David Tuohy
safe winter driving tips
It’s important that you take precautions while traveling during the winter months. Here are some tips that will go a long way toward ensuring that you reach your destination safely.
BEFORE YOU DRIVE:
•Get your vehicle tuned up prior to the winter season.
•Make sure windshield wipers, batteries, tires and defrosters are working and in good condition.
•Keep at least half a tank of gasoline in your vehicle at all times.
•Ensure your car has basic winter driving equipment such as a scraper and brush, small shovel, jumper cables, road flares, tow chain and a bag of sand or cat litter for tire traction.
•Keep an emergency kit in your vehicle, including blankets, gloves, hats, food, water, flashlight with batteries, and any needed medication.
•Warm up your vehicle in accordance with operating instructions, and remove all ice and snow from windows and vehicle surfaces (including the roof) before starting your trip.
•Plan your trips carefully, listen to the local weather reports, and the National Weather Service for weather conditions predicted along your travel route.
WHILE DRIVING:
•Always buckle your seat belt and require your passengers do the same.
•Reduce speeds.
•Allow for extra travel time or consider delaying trips if the weather is inclement.
•Don’t use your hand-held cell phone while driving, as mandated by law.
•Use your headlights, as required by law.
•Be alert and allow more distance between your vehicle and others.
•Use your brakes carefully. Brake early and carefully as it takes more time and distance to stop in adverse conditions.
•Don’t use “cruise control” in wintry conditions.
•Keep to the right except to pass, using turn signals to alert other drivers of your intentions.
IN CASE OF EMERGENCY:
•Do not stop within travel lanes. If the vehicle can be driven, motorists should travel to the nearest exit or safe location. If the vehicle is inoperable, activate four-way flashers, and stay inside the vehicle until authorized personnel arrive to provide assistance.
•Should an emergency occur, please call 911.
•Never walk along the roadway.
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