Cold Weather Driving Tips

Cold Weather Driving Tips
Do not use the cruise control when there is ice on the road. If the cruise accelerates on ice, you may lose control of the car.
Let off the accelerator as you approach a bridge.
Just because you have four-wheel drive and studded snow tires does not mean you can still drive safely at 75 mph on ice.
Do not run parallel to semis during a snow storm or when driving on ice. Either pass them or stay well behind them.
Black ice is nearly invisible and will accumulate on bridge overpasses – especially those crossing water.
Carry some emergency items in your car – flares, blanket, candle, matches, tire chains and a small folding shovel like soldiers carry. They may save your life if you go off a rural country road during winter.
Getting your children off to school on a snowy day can be an adventure. First, sweep the snow off the car, start the car, turn on the defroster, and then go back in and get the youngsters dressed and ready for school.
Never throw hot water on a frosty windshield; it might crack the glass. Use a scraper or start your car early and let the defroster do the job.
If you take your car through an automatic wash on a freezing day, don’t try to use the power windows until all the water dries up – wind will evaporate the ice as you drive around.


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