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How to Drive Safely While Snowing

Are you and your car prepared to drive in hazardous conditions? When the Snow season hits, you should heed these safety tips before hitting the road.

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How to Drive Safely While Snowing

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  1. How to Drive Safely While Snowing How to Drive Safely While Snowing

  2. For most of the United States, snow is a given during the winter months. Therefore, it is critical that you know how to handle driving when it is snowing out or when the roads are covered in snow. What are some tips that you can keep in mind to stay safe while driving in less than ideal conditions?

  3. Inspect Your Vehicle Before You Go Inspect Your Vehicle Before You Go Out Out If you know that you will face inclement conditions, you should make sure that your car is ready to handle them. For instance, you should check your tires to ensure that they are properly inflated as this will improve stopping distance. You should also ensure that your windshield wipers are in good condition to keep your windshield clear from ice and snow.

  4. Drive at Speeds Safe for the Road Drive at Speeds Safe for the Road Conditions Conditions When it is snowing, or roads are covered in snow or ice, you could be putting yourself in danger even if you are at or below the posted speed limit. If you feel your car sliding on the road, you are going too fast. Maintaining a reasonable speed will make it easier to stop if necessary without getting into a crash or going off of the road.

  5. Don't Slam on Your Don't Slam on Your Brakes Brakes The worst thing that you can do when it is snowing out is to slam on your brakes. This could cause your car to go into a skid and cause an accident. If you do find that your car is skidding, steer into the skid and only apply light pressure to your brakes if you apply any pressure at all.

  6. Avoid Complete Stops Whenever Avoid Complete Stops Whenever Possible Possible It takes more effort to get your car moving again from a complete stop in snowy conditions as opposed to dry conditions. If possible, try to keep your car inching forward at traffic lights or stop signs. In some cases, trying to hit the gas after coming to a complete stop will result in your wheels spinning and your vehicle going nowhere.

  7. Wait Until the Storm Passes Before Going Out Wait Until the Storm Passes Before Going Out The best way to stay safe in snowy weather is just to stay home until the snow stops. By waiting until the roads have been plowed and treated, you make it easier on yourself to get to your destination safely and without incident. While snow may be fun for skiers or kids looking for a day off from school, it isn't something that a driver wants to deal with. While it may be easier to avoid driving during snowy weather, it may not always be avoidable. Winterizing your car, driving slowly and avoiding complete stops can help you get where you need to go as safely as possible.

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