Tips for safe driving in winter weather

Driving has always been a dangerous activity, but even more necessary today, with more congestion, road rage, psychoactive substances, and distractions than ever. Add the hazards posed by winter weather and you have a recipe for potential disaster. Snow, ice, freezing rain, poor visibility and present a whole new set of challenges, and require great caution when driving. The following strategies will help keep you safe when the snow is blowing, the temperature was freezing, and you dream of being in another place: * Reduce the speed. Your traction is reduced if your speed should be too. Do not be pressured by cars behind you, and do not worry about being somewhere late. Begin your journey a little earlier to accommodate the extra time. * Increase your distance. Under normal conditions, you need to hold at least 3 seconds following distance from the car in front of you. Add another second for each other dangerous situation. For example, driving in snow, there should be 4 seconds following distance. Driving in the snow in the night, should be 5 seconds. * Brake much more carefully. Too much pressure on the brakes will send you skidding. With antilock brakes now, you do not pump the brake pedal. Maintaining constant pressure while braking and you better braking and steering control, even in slippery conditions. * Beware of icy areas. Slow down and be alert when approaching areas where ice forms more easily bridges, gateways, shade and intersections. If the rumbling sound of your tires on the pavement suddenly stops, get off-gas immediately, it may be black ice. * In the snow, drive in the ruts. Traction is better in the footsteps of tires made by the traffic, so stay in the ruts. If you need to change lanes, the wheels firmly grip and move slowly and smoothly. * Stay home! Very poor weather conditions, defer or avoid all but the most essential travel. * Do not be Seduced by four-wheel Drive. At low speeds, you make some additional traction, but at speeds normal driving four-wheel drive does not give you much more traction in the snow or ice, or even help you to stop more quickly or effectively. * Check your traction at low speed. The first time you enter a risky road conditions, check traction by applying the brakes at low speed. Sometimes the snow can be reasonably traction, or a seemingly dry road can be dangerous because of ice crystals embedded in the pavement. When you lose control of your car If, despite following all of the above, you do lose traction and the background of your car starts to slide, not to aggravate the problem. Many drivers react to a skid using the brakes and steering, and then with overcompensation. Braking transfers weight to the front wheels and takes the weight off the rear wheels, usually behind the skid worse. When your tires lose traction and your car starts to skid, immediately get off the gas and do not brake. Turn the steering wheel in small increases in the same direction you want the front end to go until you can regain control and to proceed at a safe speed. By following the above tips, you can stay out of trouble while you wait for the return of dry roads, warmer weather, and salt-free driving.
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