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Bad Weather Driving |
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Be prepared! Always make sure your windshield
washer fluid is full and your wipers are in good condition. |
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Try to keep you gas tank at least half full to avoid a
frozen fuel line. |
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Clear all snow and ice from windows and mirrors. |
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When you run into bad weather, reduce your speed. |
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Bridges, overpasses and other structures can get icy
before the roads do, so use extra care when crossing them. |
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Increase the space between you and the vehicle in
front of you. This gives you more time to react in an emergency. |
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Never lock your brakes on an icy road. |
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If you start to skid, turn into the direction of the
skid. |
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Driving in bad weather can be stressful. Stop
and take a break every hour or so. Stay alert, and drive carefully. |
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Improve Gas Mileage |
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Check your tires. Your car's engine has to work harder to get
under-inflated tires rolling. Make sure tires are inflated to the
proper pressure before you leave for any trip. |
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Easy on the gas. And the brake. Try to cut back on quick
accelerations and sudden braking. By gradually braking and
accelerating you'll get more miles out of every tank. |
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Steady as she goes. Try to drive at a constant speed whenever
you can. It's less taxing on the engine and your gas budget. |
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Pack light. The less weight you have in the care, the less work
the engine has to perform. Also, anytime you can pack bags inside your
car rather than on the hood or in a trailer, you'll save gas. |
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Keep up with regular maintenance. Regular tune-ups and oil
changes keep your car running smoothly. Be sure to check and change
your air filter, belts and spark plugs regularly. |
