The old man winter is here to stay. And, with your car turned into an icebox, there is an increased risk of accidents. Driving School Calgary has listed the many preparations you can make to winterize your car to practice safe driving.
- Look After Nagging Issues
You know, the problems such as stalling, hard starts and rough idling that may have been delayed for too long already. Winter makes these problems even worse and if neglected, they can negatively impact your ability to practice safe driving. If you don’t want to miss that important meeting at work, have these problems fixed at a reputable shop.
- Use Antifreeze
When moisture freezes in your fuel lines, the water expands into ice which causes the fuel lines to burst or become deformed. Avoid this costly problem from occurring to you by adding a bottle of antifreeze per month, and keeping a regular eye on it.
Replace Old Wiper Blades
- Inspect Your Tires
Worn or deflated tires are one of the most common reasons causing winter accidents, and therefore, it is important that you inspect them first to avoid problems later.
- Check The Brakes
Brakes tend to wear down with over time, and it may not be very noticeable during the warmer months. Worn brakes in the cold weather are a serious accident concern, especially when someone has to make sudden stops.
- Prepare an Emergency Kit
Safe winter driving involves being fully prepared for an emergency. A severe snowstorm can hit you and leave you stranded when you are least expecting it. Make sure to keep gloves, blankets, boots, sand, flares, a flashlight, a shovel, water, and canned food.
- Check Drive Belts
Accessory drive belts can crack in the cold weather, so make sure to thoroughly check the underside of each one to see whether they need replacement or not.
- Tire Rotation and Alignment Check
Our driving school Calgary strongly recommends this step because disproportionate wear can negatively impact your car’s ability to grip the road. Practice safe winter driving starts with tires that have maximum resorption.
When living in a city that sees a lot of snow and ice, you should have good wiper blades to wipe off windshield ice. Also, make sure to have enough windshield washer fluid.
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