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SEXY GLAM
MAGAZINE - FEBRUARY 2019
Care driving behind other cars in
the winter
When winter weather strikes, driv-
ers face out-of-the-ordinary chal-
lenges when they get behind the
wheel. Snow, slush or icy roads
are involved in nearly one in four
weather-related vehicle crashes.1
These conditions can make it hard-
er for drivers to see, slow down and
stop – all factors that can increase
the chances of an accident.
If you must travel during winter
weather, preparing your car in ad-
vance, knowing the forecast and
driving based on road conditions
are three key ways to help you drive
more safely. Following are some
winter driving safety tips to help
you prepare for the elements – be-
fore you face them – on the road.
Preparing Your Vehicle
As temperatures start to drop, it’s
time to make sure your car is stocked
with a winter driving survival kit,
including an ice scraper, a snow
shovel and sand or salt. This way,
you’ll be prepared if winter weath-
er arrives while you’re away from
home. It’s also a good time to check
your tires to determine whether it’s
time to replace them or whether you
need snow tires.
A few habits to adopt regularly
during the winter months can also
help prepare you for a wintry drive.
Make it a practice to keep your gas
tank at least half full so you can run
your engine and stay warm if you
get stuck or stranded. Keep your
windshield wipers in good condi-
tion and your windshield fluid res-
ervoir filled so you can clear snow
and ice from your windshield.
Watching the Weather
If you plan to travel when inclem-
ent weather looms, monitor road
and weather conditions by checking
local news stations or Internet traf-
fic and weather sites. You can sign
up for weather alerts to receive text
messages and optional alerts for
your area. Do not check your phone
while driving, and avoid all unnec-
essary distractions when you’re be-
hind the wheel.
Driving for Winter Conditions
Before you leave the driveway or