Winter Driving Tips

WNY Winter Driving Tips

Driving in the snow is a reality here in Western New York. If you have just moved to Western New York and this is your first winter, the first thing you need to learn how to drive in the snow. Learning How to Drive in the Snow is very important for all WNY Drivers. Here are a few basic tips to help you get to your destination safely.

Clean the snow off the roof of your vehicle!

There is nothing more frustrating for the WNY Driver than a vehicle’s snow blowing onto your windshield. Not only that it is dangerous too! Potentially blinding a driver for seconds if a large amount comes off at one time, and you know it will. Not only that it is the law!

Be Prepared!

Make sure your vehicle is property equipped with snow tires. More importantly slow down and drive carefully. Learn how to control a skid. Leave yourself additional time to reach your desitnation. Be seen — drive with your lights on! If you are stranded, follow these tips.

Winter Driving Tips:

Don’t Over steer. If the car starts to slide, steer into the skid.
Remember bridges freeze sooner than the road surface.
On and Off Ramps can be more dangerous than the roadways.
Don’t get over confident and watch traffic ahead of you.
Know your weather conditions and stay home if the weather is going to be dangerous
About your brakes… Break early and don’t stomp on your brakes. Don’t pump anti-lock breaks.
Don’t use cruise control in snowy conditions.
Don’t Drink and Drive

Check your Vehicle

Items to make sure that your vehicles is ready for winter driving:

Ignition And Fuel systems
Belts
Fluid levels
Brakes
Exhaust system
Wiper blades an windshield washer fluid
Snow tires — make sure to check the tread and pressure
Defroster
Battery
Lights
Antifreeze
Keep your gas tank full

Basic Supplies You should have!

Basic Equipment that you should keep in your car during the winter:

Scraper, brush, & small shovel
jumper cables, tow chain
Bag of sand, bird seed or cat litter — for tire traction
Road flares, flashlight with batteries
Blanket, extra boots and warm clothing

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