driving in snow

Driving in snow? Prepare, slow down or don’t leave home

Driving in snow and other bad weather isn’t easy. Particularly when it’s cold outside, precautions are necessary to ensure your safety. Snow and ice, heavy storms, strong winds and tornadoes can cause car accidents within minutes. In short, driving during the winter can be a dangerous with snow and sleet particularly troublesome and cause of many inclement weather accidents. But adhering to safe driving practice practices specific to inclement can help. Here are some tips and must-dos to help ensure safe driving in poor weather conditions. What Are Some Basic Warning Signs? It is important to be particularly aware of these warning signs while driving in poor weather conditions: Icy and slippery road fog and puddle-laden streets. Avoid Driving In

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Top 10 tips for winter driving

As the weather continues to get colder, the impending snowfall can exciting. But winter driving in inclement weather can create significant road hazards. If you drive in the snow, important safety tips should be followed? Here are some top safety tips and considering for winter driving: Do Not Drive in the Winter Weather Unless You Must Although hailstorms are more common during spring and summer, blocks of ice and snow during winter can still cause damage to your car’s exterior. Whichever season you may be driving in, though, it pays to be more careful. Once the hailstorm starts damaging your car, it also pays to entrust it to professionals at an established auto hail repair shop. For those residing in

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Winter Driving Safety Tips, Part 1: Car Service

With the arrival and dominance of inclement weather is your vehicle prepared for the season of winter driving conditions? Are you following the best winter driving safety tips? Planning and continuing preventative and ongoing maintenance are the best solutions to keep your car or truck safe in severe rain, snow, and icy conditions, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Here’s part 1 of a four-part series of winter driving safety tips: Get Your Car Serviced No one wants their car to break down in any season, but especially not in cold, icy or snowy winter weather. Start the season off right by ensuring your vehicle is in optimal condition. • Visit your mechanic for a tune-up and

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