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Winter Driving “Tip of the Week”
Tip #4: Accelerate and brake slowly. When starting from a stop on slick roads: Start slowly and accelerate gradually to maintain traction and avoid spinning your wheels. When stopping: Plan well in advance, apply the brakes gently and slowly add pressure...
Winter Driving “Tip of the Week”
Tip#3: Watch for Black Ice Slow down when approaching shaded areas, bridges, and overpasses as these sections of road freeze sooner than others in cold weather. Watch for "black ice", a thin coating of ice which is almost invisible but very hazardous. It can cause...
Winter Driving “Tip of the Week”
Tip#2: Drop your speed to match road conditions. The posted speed is the maximum speed under ideal conditions. In winter, it is safer to drive below the posted speed. No matter how much experience you have, the way your car will move on snow or ice always has an...
WINTER DRIVING “tip of the week”
Tip #1: Maintain a safe following distance. It takes longer to stop on a slippery road. Look ahead and keep plenty of distance between you and other cars (at least four seconds). and remember to
winter driving information
Click on the "SHIFT INTO WINTER" button for information on winter driving and winter preparedness. You will find Tip Sheets to print off for your office, school, or home- anywhere! "Shift into Winter" Winter Driving Awareness Posters And some advertisements you will...
shift into winter
Time again for Mainroad's annual Winter Driving Awareness campaign. This year we have a diverse media campaign ready to go under the "Shift into Winter" campaign. This campaign is focused on providing motorists with winter driving and winter preparedness information...