Driving is an activity majority participates in, however, driving dangerous risks, especially during the winter. Ice and snow covering the roads defiantly makes drivers adjust some of the usuals habits.
Braking sooner or letting your car warm up before you leave to head to your next destination are all little tricks that we can implement to improve out snow driving abilities. It is also smart to, before the winter season hits, to get a maintenance check, to make sure all fluids are topped off, breaks and heater working etc.
Marquette Transpiration Department explained their best tip for winter driving safety is double check the weather, “Making sure coolant is all the way filled up because, you know, if you do get stranded, uh, you know, your not gonna have a heat source not to mention when you are driving you want that heater working correctly to keep those windows, you know, nice and clear keep the ice off them, keep the fog out. Visibility is a big thing make sure, you know, in the morning your brushing the snow off your tail lights, head lights, mirrors.”
The snow makes driving so unpredictable with weather causing unexpected obstacles and blind spots. Being extra caution, especially when passing someone or changing lanes is never a bad idea, and keeping a little extra space between the cars surrounding you can bring peace of mind for your peers and yourself.
Driving safety can protect yourself, loved ones and others sharing the road.
