Winter Roads

Oh the weather outside is... well, it's awful. Even with minimal accumulation, commuters this morning were moving at a snail's pace. Blustery winds, black ice and white out conditions made for a treacherous drive. Dyer, Garofalo, Mann & Schultz knows how nerve wracking these driving conditions can be and wants to remind you to slow down! As the wise tortoise once said "Slow and steady wins the race!"

Here are a few other tips for driving in inclement weather conditions

from weather.com

• Be aware of vehicles around you. High winds are more problematic for drivers of trucks, buses, recreational vehicles, campers, and drivers who are towing trailers.

• Reduce your speed and correct your steering, especially when moving from a protected area to an unprotected area, or when meeting large vehicles.

• Wind is often accompanied by heavy rain or winter precipitation. Stay alert for slippery areas.

• Decrease your speed and leave yourself plenty of room to stop. You should allow at least three times more space than usual between you and the car in front of you.

• Brake gently to avoid skidding. If your wheels start to lock up, ease off the brake.

• Turn on your lights to increase your visibility to other motorists.

• Keep your lights and windshield clean.

• Use low gears to keep traction, especially on hills.

• Don't use cruise control or overdrive on icy roads.

• Be especially careful on bridges, overpasses and infrequently traveled roads, which will freeze first. Even at temperatures above freezing, if the conditions are wet, you might encounter ice in shady areas or on exposed roadways like bridges.

• Don't pass snow plows and sanding trucks. The drivers have limited visibility, and you're likely to find the road in front of them worse than the road behind.

• Don't assume your vehicle can handle all conditions. Even four-wheel and front-wheel drive vehicles can encounter trouble on winter roads.

These are great tips to keep in mind and share with other drivers you know. Winter roads can be especially dangerous. Be prepared. If you have been in an auto accident, call The Tiger to discuss your legal rights. We're here for you!