Kyle Hunt
Gently falling snow looks beautiful on Christmas morning, but when the storm evolves into a blizzard, it can make driving to grandma’s house hazardous. You don’t want to spend Christmas at a windshield repair shop in Utah, so keep your hands on ten and two and follow these winter driving tips.
If you live in a part of Utah where winter hits hard, then you might want to consider installing snow blades.
Make sure they are properly inflated. The tread on underinflated tires doesn’t grip the road as well as its design. The same is true for overinflated tires.
Because of their unique tread design, snow tires provide better traction and will make for safer winter driving.
Remove snow from all your windows, mirrors, headlights and brake lights. Don’t be careless with de-icing your car, even if you’re in a hurry. A small pocket of clear windshield isn’t enough for good visibility.
A small chip in your windshield can grow during the winter, impair visibility and endanger you and your passengers. Find a Utah windshield repair shop and get it fixed.
Stick to slower speeds to avoid hydroplaning on a slick road. Also, try to avoid icy bridges or congested roads on your route if possible.
Keep calm and gently steer your car in the direction you want to go. Push on and off the brake pedal gently if you don't have anti-lock brakes to prevent skidding.
Keep plenty of distance between you and the car in front of you. When you need to stop, slowly apply pressure to the brakes.
The traffic and weather information chiming in over the radio may be helpful, but it can also be a deadly distraction. During bad weather, it’s best to keep the radio off.
Distracted driving is especially dangerous in bad weather and can lead to serious accidents.
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