Snow Driving Made Easy ...Well At Least A few Tips To Make It Safer

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The first and most important rule of driving.. STAY HOME .. 
Really that's the best thing to do BUT when you have to go out and get bread and milk
I'm gonna give you a few pointers to steering you in the right direction , We wouldn't want you to SLIP back into your old driving habits
  • Stay home. Only go out if necessary. Even if you can drive well in bad weather, it’s better to avoid taking unnecessary risks by venturing out. ( if you must go out make sure your tire's air pressures and tread depth are where the need to be)
  • Drive slowly. Always adjust your speed down to account for lower traction when driving on snow or ice.
  • Accelerate and decelerate slowly. Apply the gas slowly to regain traction and avoid skids.(still the tread depth should be at least 4/32 or greater on your tires)

  •  Don’t try to get moving in a hurry and take time to slow down for a stoplight. Remember: It takes longer to slow down on icy roads.

  • Increase your following distance to five to six seconds. This increased margin of safety will provide the longer distance needed if you have to stop.

  • Know your brakes. Whether you have anti-lock brakes or not, keep the heel of your foot on the floor and use the ball of your foot to apply firm, steady pressure on the brake pedal.

  • Don’t stop if you can avoid it. There’s a big difference in the amount of inertia it takes to start moving from a full stop versus how much it takes to get moving while still rolling. If you can slow down enough to keep rolling until a traffic light changes, do it.

  • Don’t power up hills. Applying extra gas on snow-covered roads will just make your wheels spin. Try to get a little inertia going before you reach the hill and let that inertia carry you to the top. As you reach the crest of the hill, reduce your speed and proceed downhill slowly.

  • Don’t stop going up a hill. There’s nothing worse than trying to get moving up a hill on an icy road. Get some inertia going on a flat roadway before you take on the hill.

  • When in doubt just run by Triple T Tire & Auto Service
  • We can Check your vehicle from bumper to bumper . brakes shocks, struts whatever you need to ensure the safest driving possible. 
For your convenience I have attached the AAA website on winter driving tips.
But Ole Ronnie B is just a phone call away

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