Special section
Winter Driving Safety
Severe weather can be both frightening and dangerous for
automobile travel. Motorists should know the safety rules
for dealing with winter road emergencies.
AAA recommends the following winter driving tips:
• Avoid driving while you’re fatigued. Getting the proper amount of
rest before taking on winter weather tasks reduces driving risks.
• Never run a vehicle in an enclosed area, such as a garage.
• Make certain your tires are properly inflated.
• Keep your gas tank at least half full.
• If possible, avoid using your parking brake in cold, rainy and snowy
weather.
• Do not use cruise control when driving on any slippery surface
(wet, ice, sand).
• Always look and steer where you want to go.
• Use your seat belt every time you get into your vehicle.
Tips for long-distance winter trips:
• Watch weather reports prior to a long-distance drive or before
driving in isolated areas. Delay trips when especially bad weather is
expected. If you must leave, let others know your route, destination
and estimated time of arrival.
• Always make sure your vehicle is in peak operating condition by
having it inspected by a AAA Approved Auto Repair facility.
• Keep at least half a tank of gasoline in your vehicle at all times.
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• Pack a cellular telephone with your local AAA’s telephone number,
plus blankets, gloves, hats, food, water and any needed medication
in your vehicle.