The document discusses the dangers of driving in snow and provides solutions from Toyota of Orlando. The four main dangers are limited visibility from snowfall, slippery roads, potential car malfunctions if not prepared for cold weather, and rust from salted roads. Toyota of Orlando recommends getting new wiper blades and using headlights for visibility, installing winter tires or tire chains for traction, having a service check of tires and fluids, and waxing and rinsing the car to prevent rust.

1. Toyota of Orlando talks the dangers of
driving in the snow
When it comes to driving in the snow, it can be challenging. While we’re lucky
enough to avoid having heavy snowfall here in Central Florida, we know that
some drivers head north for the holidays and for winter vacations. This means
driving in the snow and unless you’re prepared, the dangers associated with
driving in these conditions can get the best of you. Check out Toyota of Orlando’s
tips for tackling the dangers of driving in the snow.
The top 4 dangers of driving in the snow
Danger #1: Limited visibility
Snowfall, freezing rain, and grey days can make for some majorly limited
visibility. This means you won’t be able to efficiently navigate your surroundings,
nor will you be able to see what the drivers around you are doing (and in turn,
avoid an accident).
Solution: Get new wiper blades at our Orlando Toyota service center and turn
your headlights on. Headlights will help to alert other drivers to your whereabouts

2. and give you more visibility, and new wiper blades designed for driving in the
snow will keep your windshield clear so you can see better.
Danger #2: Slippery roads
The roads get seriously slick when snow and ice are a factor. This means you
can easily lose traction and subsequently, lose control of your vehicle as your
tires slide out.
Solution: Put winter tires on your car – they’re designed to be durable enough to
tackle driving in the snow as well as offer better traction. You can also look into
tire traction devices like tire chains or tire spikes to give your car better traction.
Our Orlando Toyota service specialists can help you choose the right ones.
Danger #3: Car malfunction
Bad tires or fluids not designed for extreme temperatures can spell trouble when
the temperatures drop. You could find yourself dealing with a tire blowout or a
fluid freeze if you don’t prep your car correctly for winter weather.
Solution: Let our Orlando auto service technicians get your car prepped. They
can check your tires to ensure they’re up to the task of driving in the snow as well
as check your fluids to make sure they’re freeze-resistant.
Danger #4: Rust
Snowy roads are salted so the salt can melt the snow and ice more quickly and
make the roads safer. Unfortunately, when you drive on salted roads the salt is

3. thrown up onto your car. Salt and other chemicals can damage your car’s paint
and cause rust, which is expensive to repair.
Solution: Wax your car before the season starts and rinse it often when driving in
the snow. Rinsing the salt off will help minimize the damage, and a good coat of
wax can help protect your car’s paint. Our techs at Toyota of Orlando can help
you pick one out.
Prepare your car for harsh winter weather at Toyota of Orlando
Have questions or need to get your car prepped for driving in the snow? Call
Toyota of Orlando today at (407) 298-0001. We’re open seven days a week and
we’re ready to help you hit the road for the holidays safely.