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Driving in the Snow
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 Regardless
of whether or not you have snow tires or four wheel drive or anti-locking
brakes or whatever, driving in the snow can be quite a challenge.
Luckily, there are things that you can do to make your time driving
in the snow both easier and safer.
Before you even take your car out into the snow, you want to make
sure that you have your vehicle checked. Be sure to get your windscreen,
brakes, tires, battery, cooling system and engine checked. Also,
add anti-freeze to your engine radiator. And before you hit the
road (or ice, as it may be), put into your car emergency items such
as a flashlight, shovel, first aid kit, blanket, and tow rope.
While you are actually driving in the snow, out on the road, be
sure to watch your speed. No matter where you have to go and when
you have to be there, it is not worth you getting in an accident
because of your speed. When the weather is bad, your speed should
be left.
Also, use your fog lights and head lights, even when driving in
the daytime. Never tailgate another car – it may take you
even longer to come to a stop if there is ice on the road. Brake
and accelerate slowly and gently. As always, obey traffic signs.
It is probably a good idea to have snow chains. There are many
passes that will not even allow you to pass if you do not have snow
chains. Once you are at your destination and if your vehicle is
going to remain outside for a while, pull your wipers up off of
your windshield and clear the ice from your windows and mirrors.
Remember that driving in the snow can be challenging and dangerous,
but if you and other motorists follow these simple rules, it can
help a lot. Also, if it is really blizzard-y outside, it is a good
idea to avoid driving in the snow all together.
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