Driving in winter weather is stressful and never easy, but a few simple tips can make it less stressful.
You should firstly make sure that your vehicle is ready for the winter by checking all of the important elements for winter driving such as the tire, the battery, the oil, radiator and the lights.
Secondly make sure you have all the equipment you might possibly need in the trunk of the car. This would include a shovel, a torch and batteries, jump leads, food and water, a warning triangle, a tow rope and a blanket.
Check the weather forecast before you leave and tell someone where you are going. Make sure your cell phone is charged and have a charger in the car.
When driving, drive more slowly than usual and avoid all distractions such as loud music. Turn your cell phone off while driving as well.
Don’t pass sanding trucks and snow plows as the road in front of them will be worse than behind, but make sure you stay well back from them to avoid your windscreen becoming covered with salt and sand.
If you do get stuck in the snow, do not spin your wheels as this will make it worse but turn them from side to side to move some snow out of the way and then gently press on the accelerator. If this does not work then use a shovel to move the snow and put sand or salt under the wheel to help you drive out.
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