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Winter Driving Safety Tips

Winter weather—such as snow, ice, and high winds—can cause extremely dangerous driving conditions. To be prepared for these challenging and often hazardous circumstances, always follow the three P’s: PREPARE for the trip, PROTECT yourself, and PREVENT crashes on the road.

Be certain that safety on the road is a top priority this winter!

Did You Know?

According to the US Department of Transportation, annually, 24% of vehicle accidents caused by adverse weather happen on snowy, slushy, or icy roads, and 15% occur during snowfall or sleet. These accidents result in over 1,300 deaths and 116,800 injuries.1

Prepare Your Car for Winter

In addition to annual maintenance, follow these tips to winterize your car each year.2

  1. Test your battery. Battery power drops as the temperature drops.
  2. Make sure the cooling system is in good working order.
  3. Have winter tires with a deeper, more flexible tread put on your car.
  4. If using all-season tires, check the tread and replace if less than 2/32 of an inch.
  5. Check the tire pressure. Tire pressure drops as the temperature drops.
  6. Check your wiper blades and replace, if needed.
  7. Add wiper fluid rated for -30 degrees.
  8. Keep your gas tank at least half full to avoid gas line freeze.

Also, remember to keep your car’s emergency preparedness kit fully stocked, as well.

1https://ops.fhwa.dot.gov/weather/weather_events/snow_ice.htm#:~:text=Each%20year%2C%2024%20percent%20of,slushy%20or%20icy%20pavement%20annually.
2https://www.nsc.org/community-safety/safety-topics/seasonal-safety/winter-safety/driving

Make sure safety is ALWAYS a top priority in your workplace!