Safe Winter Driving Tips

As the colder weather sets in, it is important that you take into consideration your driving style. When the roads are covered in slick ice and snow, it’s recommended to drive at a safe distance from other vehicles, travel only when you have to and always keep your lights on at all times. Below we’ve provided some tips that can make winter weather driving less stressful for you.

1. Avoid Hills: It’s common that hills ice over fast so they should be avoided whenever possible until work crews are able to clear them of snow and slush and put down salt.
2. Plan Ahead: In winter weather your vehicle won’t respond in the same way it does when you’re driving on dry roads. Start braking earlier, activate your turn signal early to give other drivers time to adjust and try not to alter your direction or speed suddenly.
3. Slow Down: This tip seems like it would be common sense, but many drivers forget this one fact. Even if you’re comfortable with your vehicle in the snow, and you’re driving on what seems to be a clear highway, it’s nearly impossible to tell the difference between black ice and just wet roads.

Following these three simple tips will keep you, your passengers and all motorists around you much safer throughout the winter. If you have any questions or concerns about how your vehicle will handle the winter, come into King Volkswagen. We will be happy to help!

Youngs, Jeff. “Three Best Tips for Driving in Ice and Snow.” Http://www.jdpower.com/cars/articles/tips-advice/three-best-tips-driving-ice-and-snow. J.D. Power, 12 Dec. 2013. Web. 8 Dec. 2015.

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