Winter Driving Tips

With snow and colder temperatures on the way, I thought you may enjoy the following safety tips for driving in extreme winter weather conditions.
1. Reduce your speed
Snow and ice greatly increase the stopping distance for all vehicles. Even four-wheel drive vehicles need to adjust to hazardous road conditions. Not knowing when you are about to encounter black ice, the best driving advice to those that must be on the road is, slow down.
2. Maintain your car and check that the:
Tires don't show excessive signs of wear
Battery is fully charged
Wipers are working and windshield fluid is full
Cooling system is in good working condition
3. Prepare for the unexpected and carry:
A flashlight
Jumper cables
Blankets
First-aid kit
A shovel
A cellular telephone
Additionally, The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration recommends that the following steps be taken when a vehicle stalls:
Stay with the car
Put a bright marker on the antenna or in the windows
Clear the exhaust pipe, if you can run your car
Run your car just long enough to remove the chill
That's all I have to say about that. Drive safe.
Bull