Winter Driving!

Yey, it's Christmas once again! Feel the holiday spirit? No? Haha, I think most people don't. Anyway, if you drive and live in a place where it's winter, please be extra careful when driving. You don't want to greet the New Year with bruises and broken bones. Here's some winter driving tips just to serve as reminders. After all, you can never have too much reminders when driving safety is concerned, right? Right.

1. Always turn on your lights.

Turning on your lights increases your visibility to other drivers, so there's less chance of you crashing into them or them crashing into you.

2. Slow down.

Winter means lots of ice covering the highway, and this means slippery roads. No matter how late you are, lessen the speed and don't haste, as speeding on slippery highways is like suicide already. Leave plenty of room to stop.

3. Be careful when driving on bridges and overpasses.

These freeze first. Even when temperatures are above freezing, if the road is wet, you may encounter ice in shady areas.

4. Check on the weather.

Always monitor weather reports whether on the tv, radio, internet or newspapers before travelling so you'll be aware of coming storms and other environmental hazards.

5. Check your car.

Your car should have a tune-up before you travel miles. If it is an especially long trip, it is better to have a professional mechanic take a look, especially on the vital parts like the brakes, ignition, wiring, and fan belts. Test the battery as well, change the spark plugs and check the tires for air, wear and tread depth. Since it's winter, it's also vital to inspect the antifreeze levels and the freeze line of your car.