Tips for safe winter driving

winter depression has already begun to spread in the icy breeze everywhere. In winter, as it is better to stay alert, slow down and ride control.

The main cause of death in winter storms is transportation accidents. Vehicle preparation for the winter and will react to your date, the key to safe driving in winter.

When winter returns, there are certain conditions to contribute to the determination of aa new term "winter road safety." As driving tips, laws, where security measures are taken to address the conditions of freezing temperatures or snow driven.

Intra requirements of the vehicle

These are the things that are with you while driving in winter

These basic needs may take some comfort and security for you and your passengers when you are stuck. The notes contain

or knife

or necessaryDrugs - First aid kit

Ice Scraper / snowbrush

sand or other traction aid

or tow rope or chain

or jumper cables

small shovel or

or snow chains or traction mats in September

or sleep

or additional insulation to the newspapers

or plastic bags (for waste)

or a set of gloves, socks and a wool cap, shoes

or clothes and rain gear and extra blankets

or preserved fruits and nuts

Bottled water

or gas lineAntifreeze

or flashlight and batteries

or rockets or spies

or colored cloth to use as a banner

fire extinguishers or

or a small tool kit - pliers, wrench, screwdriver

Sailing Games

Personal Care

This section describes some of the signs for the survival of the units mentioned in the winter. Although it is not founded by the DMV, have been prescribed by doctors and experienced drivers.

OR Take care, peace and above allin the car.

Avoid fatigue while driving. Take a break every three hours, and stretch your body for long journeys.

movement or maintaining a little exercise. Clap your hands and move arms and legs from time to time. Maintain a flow of moving the feet, hands and arms.

or be careful with the signs of hypothermia - The symptoms of hypothermia are uncontrollable shivering, slow speech, memory lapses, frequent stumbling drowsiness and fatigue.

Use warm clothes orStack to generate heat.

or wear loose, layered clothing and light.

o Do not try to sit too long in one place. If more than one person sleeping in the car, turn. Rotation reduces fatigue on long trips.

or plan long trips carefully.

or listen to the radio or call the State Highway Patrol for the latest road conditions.

Extra Vehicular requirements

Provisional maintenance checkon

Battery, belts and hoses, temperature, radiator, oil, lights, flashing hazard lights, exhaust system, heater / defroster, wipers, the statistics of heat, ignition system, heater, brakes, defroster
Winter tires

Installing snow tires and good condition of the tires on your vehicle is essential. Worn and damaged tires are a big security challenge. In some places, is a law of behavior of the DMV requires vehicles equipped with snow tires or chains nailson their roads. Check your mind, your tire pressure, tends to reduce the colder weather.

Clean & Clear

Keep a windshield scraper and brush to remove ice and snow. If you remove snow and ice from all windows, lights, mirrors and roof.

Fuel Care

Make sure your vehicle is ready for the winter and keep the tank full. Make sure you have enough liquid in the washer tank and is classified in the temperature range from -40 ° CRange.

Hit the road

Note the following tips to get you to the golden rules to ensure safe driving

or see and be seen is the policy of the first - the vision is sufficient and necessary, or the replacement of that obligation.

Double or rule of two seconds - enough space in winter, especially if the weather is bad, twice the second distance between the vehicle and maintenance vehicles ahead.

or skid - The roads are generally very slipperyWinter and its very important to have full control of his vehicle while driving. You set the brakes completely. In fact, you can easily manage when you are familiar with defensive driving. Especially one that is capable truck driver, these defense strategies for driving safety.

or snow and ice - the vision of these very real problems in snow-covered roads in winter, and ice cubes. These block the roads and can also play to life. Carefully gobefore hitting the road. Determine the time and provide state of the roads through the news channels, newspapers and news portals for driving safety

Disasters

In a time of increasing recoverable between slices of ice cream or any other situation, it is necessary

or to draw attention to your vehicle. Use lights, rockets, or call the police report.

o If you carry a cell phone with you or locked in a place with phone service, get help.

If it snows or hardit is better to stay with your car! You may be confused with the storm and not be able to return your car.

Be careful, or if you try to free his snowmobile. Dress warmly, shovel slowly and do not overdo it.

Before that, it is very important not to panic, the situation could get more land out of no where. So guys! Take a painkiller and enjoy the ride with caution.