Winter Driving Safety

Those of us who live in areas with extreme winters know exactly how dangerous the roads can get, especially if you haven’t taken proper winter driving safety precautions.

It’s a hard but true fact that hundreds of people are badly injured or lose their lives each winter because they didn't practice sound winter driving safety precautions.

It might seem intimidating, especially if you’ve just moved to a cold climate, but winter driving safety is more a matter of common sense than anything else. When you take your car for a tune-up, ask your mechanic to prepare your car for winter driving safety.

This includes:

• Getting winter tires
• Testing brakes, motor, transmission and lights to see if they’re functioning properly
• Making sure antifreeze and coolant levels are adequate
• Also look at fluid levels for brakes, steering, and windshield wipers

When you’re on the road:

• Always bring an emergency kit for maximum winter driving safety
• Drive slowly on slippery roads or when there’s low visibility
• Listen to all weather alerts and if there’s a storm, don’t go out unless you have to.

For more information on shipping your car during the winter--a cheaper alternative that'll let you avoid driving on uncertain roads--check with Carmoza on enclosed transport and get a free quote.

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