CarsTips For
Winter Driving
by: David Maillie
Winter drive can be unsafe and stressful. Wind, snow,
ice and blizzard conditions increase the normal dangers of driving. There
is a lot you can do before the winter drive season and during a storm to
protect yourself and your family.
Before winter arrives, have your car inspected to be sure
it is available for the road conditions. You can do this yourself or take it
to a qualified mechanic. Check the battery, wipers and fluid, thermostat,
brakes, ignition system, antifreeze, exhaust system, lights, oil level,
heater and defrosters. Do sure everything is in nice working order to
support you safe throughout the cold weather.
Check your tires to be sure they are road ready. Install
tires that are appropriate for the drive conditions. In moderate amounts
of snow, all weather radials wish do the job nicely. If you live in a
climate wherever
you experience a lot of snow, consider snow tires. These
have better tread to deal with snow and ice.
Prepare an emergency kit to support in the back of your car.
This wish ensure that you are prepared in the event that you get stuck in
the snow. Things to include in the kit:
Ice hand tool
Small broom
Small shovel
Kitty litter or a bag of sand (to give traction if you get stuck in snow
or ice)
Blankets or a sleeping bag
Torch with batteries
Flares or warning triangles
Plastic bags
1st aid kit
Tool kit
Jumper cables
Bright material to use as a flag
Help sign for back window
Extra hat and gloves
Food and water to sustain you if you get stuck
A book, Bible or Prayer Cards to support you busy and calm in the event you
get stuck.
Charged cell phone (always carry this, especially in the winter)
Keep your gas tank at least half full at all times. This
adds weight to the car and wish ensure that you won’t run out of gas in
the event you get stuck.
Driving in the Snow
Pay attention to the weather forecasts and road conditions
in the winter months. If the weather is bad, stay house if at all possible.
If you must venture out, travel in the daylight. You are much likely to
find help if you get stuck during the day. Ne'er
warm up your vehicle in
the garage. This releases carbon monoxide, which is cytotoxic and can kill
you.
When driving, always wear your seatbelt. Wear glasses
to protect your eyes from the glare of the sun reflective
off the snow.
Cognize your car and how it handles in the snow. Features like traction
control and antilock brakes can be useful in bad weather conditions. Cognize
how these activity and if your car is new, practice drive it in a snow
covered parking lot before venturing out on the road.
Take it slow, especially in icy conditions. Don’t tailgate
and be sure to allow a safe distance between vehicles. Do everything
slowly, stopping, fast
and turning. Leave plenty of time and space
to maneuver. Slippery and skidding ordinarily happen once
turning, stopping or
accelerating. Going extra slow wish ensure your safety.
If the visibility is low, slow down even as more. Consider
effort off highways and drive even as slower. This wish take you out of
the path of large trucks that can cause accidents. Use only your low
beams, as your high beams wish reflect back off the snow and won’t
increase your visibility. Turn on your hazard lights to be sure else
drivers see you.
In the event your car gets stuck, don’t get out. Put up
the hood and tie your material to the antennae. This wish do you much
visible to emergency vehicles and else drivers. Support the windows, air
grill and tail pipe clean of snow. Wrap up in blankets and huddle up with
passengers to stay warm. Run the heat for fifteen minutes each hour to
support from freezing. Come your body about to stay warm.
Keeping your car clean throughout the winter is important.
Salt on the roads is important for safety, but wish make mayhem on the
finish. If left on for long periods, it can cause rusting. Wash your
vehicle weekly to move out salt and wax to protect the paint. Salt likewise
leaves a coating on your headlights that can impair their operation. This
wish do you less visible to else vehicles. New Fatless Light source
Cleaner
and Renovator wish return the lights to like new condition.
About The Author
David Maillie is a chemist with over 12 years experience
in organic chemistry
research and clynical analysis. He is an alumni of Cornell
University and specializes in organic chemistry
synthesis for public, private,
and governmental interests. He holds many
patents including his
recently awarded patent for light source
cleaner and restorer. He can be
reached at M.D. Wholesale:
http://www.mdwholesale.com.
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