Tips For Safe Winter Driving

Driving in the winter can be somewhat intimidating, especially when road conditions are less than optimal. Snowy and icy roads can be very dangerous to drive on. Sometimes making alternate travel arrangement or even postponing your trip until conditions improve is essential. You should also make sure that your car’s auto glass is well maintained during this time. It is very easy for a crap or chip in your windshield to become bigger or even cause your windshield to shatter if it is not repaired right away. For a windshield repair in Brampton call (905) 564-5330 today or get a quote online.

To keep yourself safe on the road and free of any accidents or collisions during the next few months, follow these tips.

Have your car prepared for winter driving;

• Change to winter tires. They have better traction is snowy and icy conditions. They make a huge difference.
• Have a snow brush/ice scraper handy along with other items such as a small shovel, booster cables and a flashlight – for emergency purposes.
• Before getting onto the road, clean all mirrors and all windows from frost. Also clear the top of your vehicle from snow. Falling snow or frosty mirrors can distort clarity of the road while you are driving.

Drive slowly and smoothly;

• Do not make abrupt movements when driving such as turns or stops. This can result in your vehicle skidding or worse, losing control.
• Driving too fast is a main cause for accidents during the winter months. Take your time driving on roads covered in snow and ice
• ALWAYS use your signals.
• Brake slowly and make sure you are breaking before turns.

Do not tailgate;

• Due to the fact that slowing down during winter driving on snowy and icy roads than nice clean, dry pavement – do not – follow too closely. Leave enough space between you and the vehicle ahead of you to avoid collisions.

Skidding – learn how to control it;

• If your vehicle is skidding, you need to turn into the skid and accelerate which goes against your natural reaction of turning the other direction. By turning in and accelerating, you are transferring the weight from the front of the vehicle to the rear. It helps the vehicle regain control.

Make sure you are always paying attention to your surroundings. Give yourself extra time to reach your destination for a safe drive.

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