It’s a snowy one out there, and your friends here at Younger Nissan of Frederick want to help make sure if you have to hit the road, you do it safely! We want to suggest staying off the roads and avoiding travel if possible, but we do understand that isn’t always possible. So, we invite all drivers to take a peek below at our winter driving tips and tricks! You might be used to snow, but that doesn’t make it any easier to get from point A to point B once the snow has fallen. Take some time to read through our tips for driving in the snow, everyday driving tips, and long-distance driving tips. It never hurts to refresh yourself on best practices to ensure a safer drive! If you were planning on stopping onto Younger Nissan of Frederick to shop for a new Nissan, don’t stress! Head over to our website to shop, value your trade-in, get pre-approved, and build your deal, all from the comfort of your own home with Younger Express Purchase! Have any questions or concerns? Give us a call today!
Tips For Driving In The Snow:
- Accelerate and decelerate slowly. Applying the gas slowly to accelerate is the best method for gaining traction and avoiding skids.
- Drive slowly. Everything takes longer on snow-covered roads. Accelerating, stopping, turning – nothing happens as quickly as on dry pavement. Give yourself time to maneuver by driving slowly.
- The normal dry pavement following distance of three to four seconds should be increased to eight to ten seconds
- Know your brakes. Whether you have antilock brakes or not, the best way to stop is threshold braking.
- Don’t stop if you can avoid it.
- Don’t stop going up a hill. There’s nothing worse than trying to get moving up a hill on an icy road.
- Make it know what kind of driving assistance you have (AAA, Roadside Assistance, etc.)
Everyday Driving Tips:Â
- Avoid driving while you’re fatigued.
- Never warm up a vehicle in an enclosed area, such as a garage.
- Make certain your tires are properly inflated.
- Keep your gas tank at least half full to avoid gas line freeze-up.
- If possible, avoid using your parking brake in cold, rainy, and snowy weather.
- Do not use cruise control when driving on any slippery surface (wet, ice, sand).
- Always look and steer where you want to go.
- Use your seat belt every time you get into your vehicle.
Long-Distance Driving Tips:
- Watch Weather Reports
- Service your vehicle before hitting the road
- Keep at least half a tank at all times
- If you become snow-bound, stay with your vehicle. It provides temporary shelter and makes it easier for rescuers to locate you.
- Tie a brightly colored cloth to the antenna or place a cloth at the top of a rolled-up window to signal distress, if needed.
- Make sure the exhaust pipe isn’t clogged with snow, ice, or mud if you slide off the road
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