Just last weekend I was driving home during the ice storm and saw a car spin out which had me thinking- I wonder how many of our customers could use some helpful tips for driving in poor weather. Here are some tips that I have learned over the years:
4 Wheel Drive:
The 4 wheel drive system helps the car gain traction and take off by giving power to all four wheels when you press the gas. What it doesn’t do is help you stop! Another interesting tidbit- even when 4×4 is turned off there is still reduced power going to all four wheels. Because of this we replace all four tires each time on four wheel drive vehicles in order to make sure all the drivetrain gears match up and don’t grind when going through snow, wetness, and other conditions where traction is needed.
Driving on Ice:
Make sure to not make any sudden moves. This includes not slamming on the brakes or accelerator. The other important thing to remember is to counter steer in order to get the car back into control!
Preparedness:
Make sure you have these things before going out in bad weather:
This tips and more can help you stay alive while driving in inclement weather!
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