Driving safely during winter is one of the major concerns that you need to take care of, especially if the road conditions aren’t that good. Heavy snow, sloppy road conditions, and bad weather can be detrimental for your car. It is very important to drive safely during winter and check the condition of your car before you set for the journey with your loved ones. Some of the most important checks and safety tips that you need to follow while you are set for a journey during winter are as follows.
Go for winter tyres
It is very important to note the fact that your car takes a long time to stop during winter. Rain, snow and cold temperature can impact your stopping distance ( #StoppingDistance ). Especially, winter is the time when a driver actually needs twice the stopping distance of usual times to stop the car. It is very important to go for winter tires that provide better traction and stopping performance than the all-season tires during winter. The improved traction during winter may help a driver to stop the car safely on sloppy, wet roads.
Some of the most important checks and safety tips that you need to follow while you are set for a journey during winter are as follows.
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Go for frequent car servicing
It is very important to check the condition of your car before you set out for a road trip with your loved ones. One of the most important things that you need to do is give your car for regular servicing to avoid any sort of inconvenience while you are on the road. Also, remember to go for the annual MOT test to ensure the safety of your vehicles, exhaust emissions and how roadworthy is your car. You can also book for the MOT test online (online MOT booking) to avoid any last-minute rush while you are giving your car for the MOT test.
Check the car battery
In cold weather conditions, it is very difficult for a battery to function. You need to perform a volt test on the battery to make sure your car is strong enough to sustain during the remaining winter days. It is a dreadful situation when your car stops in the middle of the road during winter. So, look if the car battery is in good condition before you set out for the road trip with your family.
Ensure the condition of the lights
During the winter months, the days are usually much shorter which means that you need to drive more in darkness. Make sure that the lights are in the best shape possible and repair the bulb if required. You should also do the same if they are foggy or yellow looking. You also need to clear off any sort of ice or snow from your lights before you hit the road.
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It is very important to accelerate and decelerate your car slowly during winter. Also, wash the windscreen and the wipers frequently along with installing the floor mats correctly to avoid accidents owing to the vehicle’s brake pedal. Also, do not forget to top up the engine with a coolant, which is nothing but a mixture of 50/50 water and antifreeze.
