Tips to avoid winter towing

Scenic and lovely winter drives can turn into horrible accident scenes. Visibility issues, slippery roads, and howling winds in extreme winters cause 17% of deadly accidents each year. Good thing; there are ways to better handle frosty roads in winter while enjoying the drive.  

So, if you are planning for a long winter drive, we recommend you do a winter safety check for your vehicle to avoid winter Addison Towing. Take a closer look at these winter driving safety practices and implement them before getting behind the wheels.

Examine your vehicle before driving

From tires to the engine, visually inspect each vehicle component to avoid getting stuck with a car breakdown in extreme weather conditions. To keep your engine running efficiently, check for the coolant and oil tank. For better traction on icy roads, use an air pressure gauge to check and inflate your tires to adequate PSI levels.

Drive slowly

Though it is common sense, we will still recommend driving slowly and carefully in winter conditions. Quick acceleration and less traction on icy roads cause vehicles to slip and crash relatively often. Moving at a low speed will allow you to apply brakes as early as possible.

Keep enough space

Besides driving slowly, keeping a six-second gap between you and the car in front will help you avoid minor or fatal accidents on hazy winter nights. Additionally, giving yourself plenty of space will save you from sudden stops of the cars in front of you.

Carry an emergency kit

Despite the precautions, unfortunate accidents are ever existing. If you find yourself stranded along the road in harsh winter weather, your roadside assistance may take some time to come to your rescue. Therefore, it is better to carry emergency supplies, including water, first aid, and flares. The flares and other bright indicators will help other cars and your Addison Towing company to locate you.