Winter Weather Driving Tips

From your home to the road, getting your vehicle unstuck and back on the road can be a massive pain in the you-know-what. Unless you plan on borrowing Santa’s sled after he’s through with it, you have to be ready for whatever comes your way in the wintertime.

First and foremost, winterized your vehicle. Below are a few winter weather driving tips that will make your journey during the wintertime a safe one. The worst thing is to have to call for towing services and wait in the cold for it to come.
 
Your Windshield
Never, ever pour hot water on our windows to get the ice off. Unless you like the shattered glass look, this is a real no-no.

Instead, crank up your vehicle and cut on the defrosters to aid in softening snow and ice. You can get your car good and warm while you work. When you're ready to start scraping the ice, use a plastic ice scraper. They are less likely to scratch or harm your glass than the metal ones.

Remember that your wipers aren’t constructed to throw off five pounds of snow. Use them after you have cleared off the snow with a snow remover brush. Also, make sure there’s plenty of windshield washer fluid before you venture out into the salt-covered streets.

Snow, Shoveling, And Your Vehicle
You want to get the snow off our vehicle because you don’t want it harming your paint. The best thing is to use snow removal brushes and leave the shovel for your sidewalks and walkways.

Don’t forget getting the snow off your roof. You don’t want a block of snow flying off while you’re driving. Other places not to forget to get the snow off are your mirrors, license plates, tail lights, and headlights.

Carbon monoxide is nothing to play around with. Inspect your tailpipe to make sure it's free of snow whenever your vehicle is running.

When you are ready to hit the streets, shovel around your wheels and under the front and rear bumpers to get rid of any snow. Above all, be cautious out there!​

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