Here are ten tips for safer driving during winter here in Wildwood, Missouri or anywhere experiencing winter weather:
1) Take your time. Plan for delays and drive with caution.
2) Pack emergency supplies in your vehicle: food, water, blanket, shovel, sand, ice melt.
3) Keep your gas tank at least half full because you never know when you are going to be stuck in a jam.
4) Do NOT PASS snow plows. Their job is to clear the road-stay behind them at a safe distance.
5) Remember bridges and over-passes freeze or support ice first. Proceed with caution.
6) Be certain to clean your windows completely. A clear view is needed to maneuver your vehicle during a snow storm or after one.
7) Be certain to clear off your headlights and tail lights.
8) Drive with your lights on.
9) Do not slam on your brakes.
10) Remember to turn into a slide.
And while you are on the road, remember there is only one you and someone will miss you if you are gone.
Original article by Ann Hayden agent with Prudential Select Properties Wildwood/Chesterfield/Ballwin Office. Ann Hayden is committed to your goals while educating you in the home buying & selling processes. Please call or text Ann Hayden today to get started 636-399-7544.
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Ann, the information in this blog could not have come at a better time for many, as there is quite a bit of the bad weather in the country right now. Drivers need to be safe.
Ann-I think you could have titled this just simply winter driving tips. With the winter weather across a good portion of the country right now all of your tips definitely apply! Good post!
Gary,
Yes, we have a bit of weather here in the Midwest...
Thanks for stopping by,
Ann
Ann great tips, but you for got one, and that is, if your singing sounds like mine it can be very distracting to drivers within a 1/2 mile radius :)
Debra,
Thank you for the suggestion. I did change the title. ;-)
Stay safe out there,
Ann
George,
You mean you sing that well???
Ann
Ann-I think everyone should print this out for their teen drivers and post it on the door to the garage or to the outside. They may not look at it, but you can always try and make them look!
Hey Ann, This post inspired me to write a post of my own, and dedicate it to you. Thanks for the great idea! And I hope that you are well.
Another good one, stay at home if you can and give the hwy department a chance to do their job.
Debra,
I agree with you! Most are over confident and end up in the ditch...
Ann
Sandy,
I loved your post...Glad I could be inspirational!
Ann
Team Knowles,
Wouldn't that be a great thing. Instead we had all those people who think it is not a big deal getting in the way and causing accidents.
Thanks for your comment,
Ann