Winter comes with a slew of driving hazards, including driving in icy conditions. Make sure you’re safe on the road, by following our easy tips for driving in icy conditions:
Prepare for Driving in Icy Conditions
- Install winter tires on your vehicle
- Keep a bag of salt in your trunk
- Plan your route and stick to major roads (since they are more likely to be sanded first)
Driving on Icy Roads
- Reduce your speed
- Leave a safe gap between you and other vehicles on the road (experts recommend an 8-10 second gap)
- DO NOT tailgate
- DO NOT use cruise control
- When preparing to stop, slow down earlier
- Avoid changing lanes abruptly
- Stay aware of your surroundings
Skidding on Ice
Skidding on ice can be extremely dangerous. If you find yourself in this situation, remember the following tips:
- Remain calm
- DO NOT make any dramatic corrections
- DO NOT hit the brakes
- Slowly lift your foot off the accelerator
- If your car starts to spin, steer into the direction of the spin
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