So first thing is first. Are you and your car ready for this winter? Well if not, then I’ve got some tips that can further your knowledge deriving safety this winter.
Some things that can help with the winterizing your car can be the simplest things.
The first thing that you should do is get your car fully checked over by a service department.
Another thing that you may want to do while you’re at the service department is purchase snow tires. (Snow tires can greatly help with traction, control, and stopping ability of your car in snowy and icy driving conditions).
If you have a rear wheel drive vehicle it is often difficult to gain traction and control under slippery roads, so putting added weight over the rear wheels can greatly help with your ability to drive your care safely this winter. (sand bags).
Some things that you might want to keep in your car in case you get stranded include; a shovel, a weather radio, fully charged cell phone, phone charger, hat and gloves, an ice chipper, tow ropes, and some salt and/or sand.
When driving in slippery conditions its key to know how to drive and handle your car.
One way that will always help you is to leave early for your destination to allow for any delay and to allow for you to drive slowly.
Another tip would be to always warm up your before you begin driving.
When loosing control of a car turn the opposite way that you actually want to turn. This may seem crazy, but it will help you gain traction again allowing for better control.
One last thing that have to recommend is to get a car that has either all wheel drive, or four wheel drive. These drive terrains will really help in snow and ice!
So as the winter is peering through the crack of the door here in Iowa I would greatly recommend some of these tips and I hope they really help you. Good luck on your driving and be safe this winter.
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