Winter is upon us

1/1/2019 (Permalink)

With the winter months up on us now is the perfect time to know helpful tips and tricks to stay safe while driving on these icy roads.

• Accelerate and decelerate slowly
• drive slowly if needed
• the normal dry pavement following distance of three to four seconds should increase to eight to ten seconds
• know your breaks
• don't stop while going up a hill

Another tip is to always keep your vehicle stocked with survival items. Some of these items may include...

• Ice scraper
• Shovel
• Gloves
• Blankets
• Emergency flairs
• Rock salt
• First aid kit

Preparing your vehicle for winter is also a great way to be ready for the cold winter months. These are a few things you can do...

• Check your engine coolant and antifreeze levels
• Check your tire pressure and tread depth-good tires are key to staying on the roads and keeping safe while the weather becomes questionable
• Use winter windshield wiper fluid - When winter comes switch out your fluid for winter fluid

It is always a good idea to know your environment and to check your local weather reports. This will help prepare you for road conditions and may prevent a bad situation.