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What do you know about winter driving safety tips?

On Behalf of | Jan 25, 2021 | Car Accidents |

Winters in Connecticut bring ice and snow to the road, making it difficult to drive safely. No matter if you plan on only driving around your neighborhood or venturing farther, learn how to maneuver your vehicle safely.

To prevent unnecessary car accidents, read what AAA Exchange offers for winter driving tips. The right information could save a life.

Learn how to navigate hills

If you have a lot of hills in your area, understand how to navigate them during icy and snowy conditions. While approaching inclines, increase your speed a bit so you have enough inertia to power your vehicle up the hill. Do not change speeds while climbing, as doing so may force your tires to spin out, and try not to brake or stop while going uphill. When you get to the top of the hill, allow momentum and gravity to guide you gently downhill.

Allow for greater following distance

When temperatures plummet, leave more room between yourself and other vehicles. If you hit a patch of black ice, you may need more distance to come to a complete stop. Also, if a car behind you skids on ice or snow, putting more distance between yourself and the car ahead of you gives you more room to pull up or maneuver out of the way.

Stay home

Get into the habit of checking the weather every day in the winter. When ice and snow appear in the forecast, schedule your errands and other outings around periods of clear skies and clear roads. You cannot get into a wintertime motor vehicle accident if you do not drive during inclement weather.

Take steps to protect yourself and other motorists during the winter driving season. Hopefully, application of the above tips impart greater peace of mind to drivers all over.

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