Cold
weather is upon us, and daily driving routines can become very dangerous if the
proper precautions and safety measures are not followed. Be prepared by keeping
your car maintenance up to date, especially in the colder months, to keep it
running as best as it can. During winter, it is best to keep the gas tank at
least half full at all times to avoid gas line freeze up. Make sure you also
have a fully stocked emergency kit in the vehicle, equipped with items such as
first aid supplies, thermal blankets, flashlight, and jumper cables, which can
be crucial in the event of a car breakdown. IIS offers a variety of these types
of kits already stocked with necessary equipment.
When
the time comes for driving in the snow, be sure to accelerate and decelerate slowly,
while keeping overall speed low. If you can, don’t come to a complete stop,
such as at traffic lights. It’s easier for a car in snow to keep moving from a
slow roll than to start moving again from a dead stop. In terms of driving on
hills, try to keep a steady speed all the way going up, and don’t stop in the
middle or risk sliding back down or getting stuck. When going down a hill, ride
the brakes to move as slowly as possible.
Above
all else, if you don’t need to leave the house and drive during a snowstorm,
don’t. Staying off snowy roads is always safer than trying to maneuver them.
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