During the winter, there are a lot of things that pose danger to drivers on the road, and you are one of the contributing factors! Because of how many different things can go wrong, it’s important to be hyper-aware of your own vehicle, as well as what is going on around you. Below are a few of the ways you can avoid an accident in the winter and keep yourself, passengers, and other drivers safe.
Tires
Your tires are one of the most important things to monitor during the colder months. Because temperatures drop, your tire pressure can be low, and that affects driving conditions. Ice and snow play huge factors for a number of reasons. Black ice patches can cause you to lose control, as well as ice that has gotten stuck in wheels and tire tread. This can give you that shaky feeling at high speeds, which prompts many drivers to think something is wrong and pull over. Panic no more, as removing this ice can bring your car’s traction back to normal, making your driver a much safer one.
Stock up on Washer Fluid
As salt coats all of the roads, it gets kicked up onto cars and their windows, which can impair sight. When mixed with a dry windshield wiper, the salt spreads and can streak, impairing your ability to effectively look out of your windows and drive safely.
Minor Maintenance
Belts become frigid, oil becomes thicker, and engines take longer to warm up main components. Because of this, things break easily, and it can cause costly repairs to your vehicle, while also putting it out of commission for a day or so. To avoid this, your routine checkups and maintenance are extremely important to take care of.
Southport Automotive is Fairfield County’s premier service station for all things Automotive. In business since 1981, we’ve helped get thousands of Connecticut residents back on the road faster, and for longer. To learn more about how we can help your vehicle stay in its best shape, please give us a call at 203-259-3839. For more tips and tricks, make sure to like us on Facebook!