Issue #5– January 11, 2007
Safe Winter Driving Tips
by: Jon Karafin
Don’t let the warm weather fool you. Winter will strike: be prepared during your travels.About.com and Edmunds.com have some helpful guidelines to get you safely to your destination.
- Winterize your Vehicle
- Check tire pressure
- Inspect all belts and hoses
- Make sure battery is charged
- Change Oil
- Inspect wipers and wiper fluid for better visibility
- While Driving in Snow:
- Drive slowly
- Brake before turning a corner
- If you skid, turn wheels into the skid
- Pack an Emergency Road Kit including
- Cell Phone
- Flashlight
- Owner's Manual
- Tire Pressure Gauge
- Accident and Insurance Information
- Toolkit
- Can of Tire Sealant
- Gloves
- Extra Oil and Coolant
- Jumper Cables
- Fire Extinguisher
- Blanket
- Bottled Water and Sealed Food
- Spare Accessory Belts
http://about.edmunds.com/ownership/driving/articles/43794/article.html
http://seniorliving.about.com/od/travelsmart/a/winterdriving6.htm
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