Whether you are new to winter driving in places like Michigan or Ohio or a long-time resident, it can be helpful to review how to drive safely during the winter months. Read more at http://www.belletire.com/blog.

1. Driving Tips for Winter
Road Conditions
January 2012

2. Perhaps You Drive at Night?
Well, it feels like it because most people head out into the dark
when they leave work in the winter. Did you know that death
rates for night time driving are three times higher than daytime
driving, according to the National Safety Council.

3. Driving in the Dark
Don't drive if you're too tired and follow these
recommended steps from the National Safety Council:
• Use the snow brush to remove any snow that hasn't
come off the windshield, hood or headlights.
• Don't drink and drive. Not only does alcohol severely
impair your driving ability, it also acts as a depressant.
Just one drink can induce fatigue.

4. Driving in the Dark
• Never text and drive. Put your mobile phone in your
glove box until you reach your destination or need it
for an emergency.
• Reduce your speed and increase your following
distances.
• When following another vehicle, keep your headlights
on low beams so you don't distract drivers ahead of
you.

5. Driving in the Dark
• If an oncoming vehicle doesn't lower beams from high
to low, avoid glare by watching the right edge of the
road and using it as a steering guide.
• If you're too tired to drive, stop and get rest.
• Pull off the road as far as possible, if you have car
trouble. Turn on flashers and the dome light. Stay off
the roadway and get passengers away from the area.

6. Lose Control? Follow These Steps
• Take your foot off the gas pedal
• If you have anti-lock (ABS) brakes, apply them firmly
(Otherwise, pump them gently only if you are about to hit
something)
• Steer the car into the direction of the skid to straighten out the
car (Then steer in the direction you wish to go)

7. Practice Regular Maintenance
While you cannot control
everything that other drivers do on
the road, you can do your best to
be prepared for any situation. Slow
down and leave wider spaces
between you and other drivers
when you encounter bad winter
weather and dark conditions.

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