Monday, 12 December 2005
Getting Ready For Winter Driving
Who likes driving in the winter? Outside of those who get a thrill doing donuts in snowy parking lots, there’s little to love about icy roads, poor visibility and streets the snowplow forgot.
And of course, the impaired conditions can lead to increased accidents that can cause your insurance premiums to rise.
Here’s a winter driving checklist, courtesy of the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA):
- Get your car serviced now (if you haven’t already)
- Check your battery
- Check your cooling system
- Fill your washer reservoir
- Check your windshield wipers and defrosters
- Inspect your tires
- Know your car
- Plan your travel and route
- Stock your vehicle
- Learn what to do in a winter emergency
To download a .pdf version of this checklist, visit the NHTSA on the web at http://www.nhtsa.dot.gov/.
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