Safety Tips For Driving In The Winter

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Safety Tips For Driving In The Winter
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Introduction

• When driving your car in winter it is vitally
  important to maintain maximum visibility at all
  times. This is key to ensuring that you reduce
  the risk of having an accident. To achieve this
  you need to ensure your car is kept clean with
  the windscreen and headlights, and rear lights
  particularly important.
• Let's take a look at some of these in this
  presentation.

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Prepare Your Car for Winter

• Getting your car ready for winter is the first
  step to safe driving. For this, you will need to
  check the battery, ignition system, windshield
  wipers, exhaust, your brakes, defroster, tyre
  pressures and treads etc.
• Every component of your car should be in good
  working condition.

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Carry Basic Winter Supplies

• As a precautionary measure, it is wise to carry
  some basic winter supplies when driving in winter
  so that should you get stranded you are able to
  deal with the situation.
• Some of the items you should consider taking with
  you include snow shovels, warm clothing, boots,
  some basic food supplies and most importantly a
  fully charged mobile phone.

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Keep the CarClean and Properly Maintained

• When driving your car in winter, it is vitally
  important to ensure maximum visibility at all
  times. Ensuring all round visibility will help
  you avoid accidents. For this you will need to
  keep your car clean. Cleaning should not be
  restricted to the windshield. Mirrors, headlights
  and private number plates should also be cleaned
  well.
• You can use a soft clean snow brush to make every
  glass surface of your car clear and transparent.

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Drive Cautiously

• Even though these safety tips are applicable for
  all weather conditions, you will need to be ultra
  careful in winter. The roads are more slippery
  during winter, increasing the possibility of
  accidents. Therefore, it is wise to also reduce
  your speed.
• You should allow a safe braking distance and
  avoid any sudden action when making turns. Avoid
  multitasking and ensure you wear your seatbelt at
  all times. You should also give early notice by
  signaling your intentions to drivers of other
  vehicles on the road.

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Pay Attention to Weather Warnings

• If you need to travel a long distance, it is wise
  to check the weather forecast the day before
  setting out. This will help you prepare well for
  any unpleasant circumstances on the road. If the
  weather condition is too severe, you can consider
  re-scheduling your journey.

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In the event that you are stranded on the road,
call emergency services immediately and let them
know about your exact location. Stay calm and
avoid overexertion. Ensure that you are visible
to your rescuers.
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