| Winter is just around the corner, so that means | | | | 3. Keep supplies in your car for emergencies. It is |
| even more unpredictable road conditions to worry | | | | recommended that you have sand or cat litter |
| about as you’re driving home from work. | | | | for gaining traction on icy roads. Also have a |
| You’ll want to be prepared for everything | | | | shovel to dig your car out of heavy snow, some |
| that comes your way, but if you’re new to | | | | nonperishable food, a few heavy blankets, a |
| driving in harsh weather, or simply new to driving | | | | flashlight and matches. |
| period, there are definitely some tips you should | | | | 4. If you must drive, always brake, accelerate |
| keep in mind if you want to have the safest ride | | | | and turn very slowly in dangerous conditions. |
| home possible. | | | | There should be at least two car lengths distance |
| 1. The first and most important tip is stay home! | | | | between you and other cars on the road because |
| If the road conditions are extremely icy or snow | | | | you never know when you may hit an icy patch |
| covered, don’t venture out if you can easily | | | | on the surface of the road. |
| stay home. Plan ahead for these instances by | | | | 5. If you hit an icy patch, do not slam on your |
| making sure your fridge and cupboards are | | | | brakes. Instead, pump them slowly and gently. If |
| stocked with food throughout the winter. Also | | | | you start to skid across the road, let up on the |
| make sure that you have a fully stocked medicine | | | | brake and gas, and then shift into neutral. If you |
| cabinet. | | | | rear wheels are skidding, then turn in the direction |
| 2. Make sure that your car is prepared for winter. | | | | that you want to go, but if your front wheels are |
| This means you should regularly check your tire | | | | skidding do not steer until your car slows down |
| pressure, especially in very cold temperatures. | | | | and recoups some traction. |
| Also make sure your windshield wipers and | | | | By taking precautionary measures before and |
| defroster work adequately. And also make sure | | | | during the winter season, you will be able to |
| that you have enough of the proper fluids, such | | | | reduce your risk of many foreseeable dangers. |
| as antifreeze and windshield washer fluid. You | | | | You will also reduce your stress levels and make |
| may want to install HID lights for better visibility in | | | | the road safer for yourself and everyone else. |
| heavy falling snow. | | | | |