As a kid there is nothing better than a snow day. It is truly a gift. To wake up only to find out that there is no school is great but add to it a winter wonderland outside your door is humbly put...fabulous. For adults snow days create more of a problem. As adults we generally don’t get snow days and on these days of winter beauty we have to go out on slick roads and navigate our way to work or other obligations we may have. There are a few safety tips that can make you trek in the snow a little safer.
• Check your tire treads. A tire needs at least 6/32 inch deep tread for good snow traction. Summer tires have no traction in the snow and not all all-season tires have good snow traction. Check your tires to make sure.
• Ramp up your windshield. Replace your wipers and thoroughly clean the inside of your windshield. Also make sure your wiper fluid has a de-icing agent. Run your air conditioner to prevent condensation on the interior of your windshield. Good visibility is a must for safe driving.
• Double check your headlights and taillights. Make sure they are working and not covered with snow when you hit the road.
• Be aware of black ice. It is a sheet of ice that looks like a puddle but is actually a sheet of ice. If you come upon what looks like a puddle double check by slowly checking the traction.
• Be aware of areas that you know are problems. Avoid them if possible and if unavoidable proceed with caution.
• Don’t steer too much when you hit a patch of ice. If you do when you leave the patch your car will head in the direction of where you are steering.
• Make sure you don’t go onto the roads with a false sense of security. Know that even if you have 4-wheel drive, anti-lock brake system and electronic stability control you are still at the mercy of the elements and should exercise extreme caution.
The best option is to stay at home but if you can’t be cautious. For more information on Louisville, Kentucky accident attorney Mike Schafer go to
www.mikeschaferlaw.com.
Category: Auto Accidents
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