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12 safety tips for winter driving!
Get a grip on winter driving: How to prepare for snow and ice on the roads.
As winter storms begin to ramp up this week, drivers should be on alert.
Driving in severe weather can be both terrifying and dangerous, especially when you’re dealing with snow, sleet and ice on roads.
Slick roads cause more than 150,000 car crashes per year, according to the Federal Highway Administration. With 70% of U.S. roads in snowy areas, millions of people are at risk of accidents.
How to prepare yourself and your car for winter roads:
Winter driving precautions
Slick roads drastically reduce the stopping power of your vehicle, even if you have 4-wheel drive.
To help avoid a collision, give yourself triple the stopping distance, experts say.
If you can't avoid driving your vehicle when road conditions deteriorate due to ice or snow, follow these tips to hopefully avoid collisions or winding up in a ditch.
- If you get stuck and can't dig out, stay with the vehicle and don't walk outside in severe weather.
- Keep a dome light on because it uses a small amount of electricity.
- Attach a brigh
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