Week 12: How To

  This week I will be talking about the different steps and tips people can use when driving in the snow. I personally learned how to drive in the snow because of going to young drivers in the winter time. 

Here's the steps of how to drive safe in the snow:

1.)  Clear off snow and ice from vehicle

Remove all snow and ice all on the vehicle, including the roof, windows, head lights, etc. It’s important to remove all the snow and ice for good vision while driving.

2.)  Reduce Speed

Drive slower in the snow, where it’s slippery. Driving fast would only cause you to have an increase chance of an accident. When dealing with winter and the snow, if you need to be somewhere, you should adjust your time and leave earlier.

3.)  Keep distance

Always keep good spacing distance from the vehicle ahead of you. Braking on slippery roads takes a vehicle longer to stop compared to on a dry road.  

4.)   Don’t give gas going up hills

Giving more gas when trying to go up a hill will only cause a vehicle’s tires to spin and you’ll never make it up the hill. It’s best if you go up a hill in first gear or keeping your speed around the same.

5.)  Aware of brakes and gas pedal

Slamming your brakes on will cause your vehicle to slide or skid. Slowing but effectively applying the brakes is best. Don’t pump the pedal or remove your foot when braking. Also you have to slowly apply gas when driving. When stopped and about to go again, slowly apply the gas. If not your tires will spin. When coming to a point where you need to stop, start releasing pressure on the gas pedal to slow down. 

6.)  No Cruise Control

Do not use cruise control in the winter time. It’s only a greatest percentage of you getting into an accident.

7.)  Caution of Slippery Spots

Places like bridges, ramps, and overpasses all have a greater chance of ice on their surface. You need to be aware of the upcoming placing you’ll be driving and know if the road is filled with ice.

8.)  Pay attention at all times

The final one is to always pay attention to your surroundings. If you see a threat coming, for instance a vehicle sliding. It’ll give you time to react and hopefully avoid an accident.