With the wintry weather and icy conditions in our region Sunday many will be driving in poor conditions.
Triple A has come up with some tips to keep you safe driving this winter, and here are some of those tips:
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-Stay Home:
Only go out when necessary, even if you believe you can drive well in poor weather it is better to not take the risk.
-Make Certain your tires are properly inflated
-Keep at least half a tank full of gas in your car
- Never warm up your vehicle in an enclosed area like a garage
- Do not use cruise control when driving on slippery surfaces
- Drive Slowly:
Always adjust your speed to account for lower traction.
-Accelerate and Decelerate slowly:
Take time to slow down and try not to speed up too fast, it takes longer to slow down on icy roads.
- Increase following distance:
Increase your following distance by five to six seconds this will put more distance between you and another driver if you need to stop.