Winter driving safety tips
- ALWAYS buckle your seat belt!
- BRAKE PROPERLY to avoid skidding..
- If driving on snow or ice, start slowly and brake gently.
- Begin braking early when you come to an intersection.
IF YOU START TO SLIDE :
- ease off the gas pedal or brakes.
- Steer into the direction of the skid until you regain traction, then straighten your vehicle.
- If you have antilock brakes, apply steady pressure.
Visibility and speed:
- In fog, drive with headlights set on dim or use fog lights.
- In rain, fog, snow or sleet, stay within the limits of your vision. If it is too difficult to see, pull off the
road and stop.
- Drive slowly and increase your following distance . Your speed should adjust for conditions and match the flow
of traffic.
- Watch for slick spots. Be physically and mentally prepared to react.
Other vehicles :
- NEVER TRY TO PASS A VEHICLE IN BLOWING SNOW as there may be vehicles ahead you cannot see.
- Be alert for snowplows. When a plow is coming toward you, allow plenty of room for it to pass. Its blade may
cross the centerline.
- Allow extra distance between your vehicle and service vehicles as they may be spreading salt.
- Be alert when you approach a cloud of snow that obscures the road, especially on passing lanes of interstates or
freeways. A snow plow may be ahead clearing the lane or preparing to turn around.
- Be careful after any minor accident. If you are bumped from behind and do not feel comfortable exiting your
vehicle, motion to the other driver and drive to the nearest safe place to stop, such as a 24-hour store.
- Be prepared to turn back and seek shelter if conditions become threatening.
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