Winter Driving Hacks For Safety And Savings
What’s worse than bad weather? Not knowing how to drive in it. We want you to be as safe as possible when traveling this winter. Car insurance is a great safety net, but not having to use it is even better. Brush up on your driving skills with these pointers, and remember, if you need us, we are here for you. Safe Travels!
Here Are A Few Winter Driving Tips From AAA:
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Keep a bundle of cold-weather gear in your car, such as extra food and water, warm clothing, a flashlight, a glass scraper, blankets, medications, and more.
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Make certain your tires are properly inflated and have plenty of tread.
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Keep at least half a tank of fuel in your vehicle at all times.
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Never warm up a vehicle in an enclosed area, such as a garage.
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Do not use cruise control when driving on any slippery surface, such as on ice and snow.
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Drive slowly. Always adjust your speed down to account for lower traction when driving on snow or ice.
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Accelerate and decelerate slowly. Apply the gas slowly to regain traction and avoid skids.
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Increase your following distance to five to six seconds. This increased margin of safety will provide the longer distance needed if you have to stop.
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Before hitting the road, notify others and let them know your route, destination and estimated arrival time.
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