Snow Driving Safety Tips

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Snow Driving Safety Tips
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• You may be a beginning driver or come from a
  part of the country where snow and ice do not
  exist. Or you just need a refresher on how to
  drive on snow after a long, hot summer. You are
  unsure of exactly how to drive in this white
  substance and need tips on staying safe while on
  the road. Some of these helpful suggestions
  include

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Be Prepared

• Make sure your car is properly maintained
  with the correct amount of antifreeze added,
  tires rotated or even changed, and plenty of gas.
  Always drive with at least a quarter of gas in
  your tank at all times, so the gas lines do not
  freeze and cause your vehicle to stall while
  driving in this inclement weather. Be sure that
  you always have your cell phone with you,
  especially if you are traveling long distances in
  not-so-populated areas.

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Check the Weather

• Keep up-to-date on the weather forecasts. It
  may be necessary to cancel, postpone, or change
  your driving route when the snow begins to come
  down. Listen to bank, school, road, and business
  closings so you do not make unnecessary trips.
  Check the extended forecasts also so you can
  change plans and use alternate routes if it is
  necessary for you to be out and about in the
  snow.

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Stock Up

• Keep a stock of emergency supplies inside
  your vehicle all winter long, especially if you
  are in an area where snow and accompanying bad
  weather can strike quickly. These supplies should
  include flares, candles, matches or lighters, a
  battery-operated lantern, extra warm clothing,
  blankets, a shovel, kitty litter (for traction if
  your vehicle gets stuck), a windshield scraper,
  water, and a first-aid kit.

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Use Caution

• Even if you are an excellent driver on snow
  and ice, that doesn't necessarily mean the other
  drivers out on the roads are. Avoid vehicles that
  are traveling too fast, or cars where the driver
  seems unsure of himself. Sometimes it is safer to
  go the extra miles to take a detour where traffic
  is slower than it is to get in heavy traffic
  during snowfall.

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Go Slow

• Speed is one thing that should be forgotten
  in weather like this. Accelerate slowly, drive
  slowly, and never unexpectedly step on the gas.
  Keep a lot of distance between yourself and the
  car in front of you to provide extra room for
  braking. When approaching a hill, accelerate
  slightly before you reach because if you try to
  go faster while ascending the summit, you may
  find yourself just spinning your wheels.

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Stay Home

• If the snow is coming down too fast, you
  don't have the necessary safety supplies, if you
  have been drinking, or if you are fatigued, do
  yourself and everyone else a favor and stay home
  where it is safe and warm.
• Making a point always to follow these tips
  and suggestions will help keep you and your
  passengers safe, warm and dry during snowy
  weather. It is especially important to teach
  these to begin drivers so they will have these
  skills for the remainder of their driving lives.

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