Top 5 Tips and Tricks for Safe Winter Driving
Are you ready for winter weather to arrive in the Greensburg area? When the snow and ice begins to accumulate on the roads, driving to and from work can become an adventure to say the least. Stay safe on the roads this season with these top 5 tips and tricks for safe winter driving. Next time you get behind the wheel of your 2017 Toyota RAV4 and hit the road, keep these winter driving safety tips in mind.
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Check Your Tires this Winter
Traction is the name of the game when you hit the roads this winter and your tires are a key factor. When the snow starts to fall and the ice starts to build up, be sure to check your tires. Check tread depth with the penny test and ensure that your tire pressure is at the correct levels. Consider a set of snow tires to improve traction and winter driving.[/bscolumns][bscolumns class=”one_third”]
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Plan Ahead for Winter Driving
Always check the weather forecast before you head out this winter. When weather gets extreme and officials advise you to stay inside, it may be a good time to take a vacation day. If you have to leave the house — be prepared for winter driving with warm winter clothes, a winter emergency kit and make sure your car is warmed up.[/bscolumns][bscolumns class=”clear”][/bscolumns]
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Slow Down this Winter
Maybe the most important tip for safe winter driving — SLOW DOWN. When snow and ice accumulates, the roads can become treacherous. Give yourself more time and distance to accelerate and brake. Make sure you have enough distance between yourself and traffic and try to avoid quick, sudden movements.[/bscolumns][bscolumns class=”one_third”]
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Know How to Correct a Skid
If all goes according to plan this winter, you will be able to avoid slipping and sliding on snow-covered roads. In the event that you lose control and skid, it is important that you know how to react. When you start to skid — do not panic, let off the gas, steer into the slide and pump the brakes. This will help you regain traction.[/bscolumns][bscolumns class=”one_third_last”]
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Go for a Winter Test Drive
After months of enjoying the sunshine, it is easy to forget how things go when you hit snow or ice. Take your 2017 Toyota Corolla for a winter test drive in an empty parking lot this winter after the snow arrives and prepare yourself for the season. Practice accelerating, braking and steering in a safe setting before you get on the road.[/bscolumns][bscolumns class=”clear”][/bscolumns]
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Winter is on its way — like it or not. Before the snow and ice arrives in the Greensburg area, make sure you are ready with these top 5 tips and tricks for safe winter driving. Be safe this winter and follow these few simple guidelines when extreme weather arrives. Do you need a new vehicle that is better suited for winter weather this year? Check out the Toyota of Greensburg inventory — we have plenty of great all-wheel drive and four-wheel drive options.
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