Helpful Tips To Keep You Safe

Avoid accidents and damage to your vehicle during snowy or icy road conditions:

Much the country will be faced with cold, snow, sleet and ice this winter. You can stay safer by following these winter driving tips.

• If you have “All-Season” tires they can be upgraded to more aggressive “All-Weather” tires or even “Snow Tires” that give even better traction.
• Beyond clearing your windshield and rear window of snow, take the time to clear off your hood and roof. Snow on other parts of your vehicle will blow back onto your windows if not cleared before moving.
• Pack a snow emergency kit in your vehicle. Include items like a blanket, candles, sand for traction and perhaps a small shovel in case you get stuck.
• Keep your windshield fluid filled and make sure you use fluid that contains anti-freeze to insure its availability in cold weather.
• Allow more time to get to your destinations in the winter, especially in inclement weather.
• Don’t use cruise control in slippery conditions.
• Use your brake gently.
• Leave more room than normal between you and the vehicle in front of you in snowy or icy conditions.
• Remember, today’s ABS brakes will “pump” your brakes for you. Apply steady pressure when braking. There is no need to pump them.

If you do get in an accident, make sure everyone is safe and call for the appropriate help.  If your vehicle is damaged, please call us at 303-361-6942