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Consider purchasing snow tires for
winter driving because they increase your traction when braking
and turning. |
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Make sure your battery, cooling and
charging systems are ready for winter. |
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Replace your windshield wipers regularly |
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Make sure your windshield washer and
gas reservoir are full |
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Check your tire pressure…air
pressure decreases as temperatures drop and tires also naturally
lose some pressure over time |
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Invest in a good snowbrush and ice
scraper to keep in your vehicle along with a shovel, a blanket
and an old pair of boots as well as some old winter clothes
for emergencies. |
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When clearing off snow from the car,
clear the entire car. Any snow left on could end up blowing
in the wind and obstruct your visibility or someone else's
behind you, which could result in you being rear-ended. |
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Attend a driver training refresher
course such as Young Drivers or The Skid Control School |
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Turn on your vehicle lights when driving
all the time, not just at night |
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On a long drive take a rest break |
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Buy a car with a good safety rating
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Don't lend your car to others |
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Install an anti-theft device such
as Boomerang |
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Adjust your headrest so the top of
the headrest is level with the top of your head |
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Avoid distractions such as eating
or talking on a cell phone while driving |
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Don't consume any alcohol prior to
driving |
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Restrict the number of passengers
that new drivers have in the vehicle |
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Be aware that SUV's and Vans have
a higher rollover risk and longer braking distances than cars. |
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Don't tailgate…. keep your eyes
up…. you should be looking 30 seconds down the highway
or two or three traffic lights in town. |
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Drive as if your name and phone number
was painted on your vehicle…drive defensively and cooperatively.
Act as a role model for your children they will likely adopt
the same habits that you have. |
