Everything You Need To Know
About Winter Driving:
Winter driving sometimes can compel you to face number of challenges which are dangerous for you and for your car.
If you are not careful , you may find yourself in a snow and sleet covered road, wondering
for the solutions.
Here are major key elements for safe winter driving:
Stay Alert:
Winterize your vehicle before winter arrives
Schedule a maintenance check up for the vehicle
Slow Down
Don’t go for more miles from your tires ,
especially in winter
Slow down the speed if you see some shady
areas
Stay In control:
Make sure to maintain the vehicle’s wheel
Drivers are recommended to reduce their speed
limits in a sleet covered road
A Winter Survival Kit For Your Car :
Ice scraper/brush
A tow chain/rope Booster cables
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Road flares
Blankets & extra gloves
Sand or gravel for traction
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Food & drinks
Flashlight & extra
batteries
Candles & matches
Preparation For Winter Driving:
Schedule a maintenance check-up for
your vehicle
Replace your battery and charging
systems, if they are old and lousy
Check the freeze rating of your cooling
system
Make sure you do not have leaks in your
cooling system
Make sure your windshield wipers are
in good shape
Always have a full tank of gas
Have a bag or two of sand behind the
rear axle to increase the traction of the
rear wheels
Some tips to keep yourself safe , if you just get stranded in winter:
Don’t panic and remain inside the vehicle
Alert other drivers by using flashlight or
any bright colored cloth
Run your car engine for warmth but do not
exceed more than ten minutes per hour
Keep the window slightly open for ventilation
Make sure the exhaust pipe not getting
clogged
If situation is getting worst then just
leave the vehicle for some time
And go to a near by place where you can
warm up your body
Have a safe journey
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