Driving Tips in Cold Weather & Snow

If you have to be out driving in the cold and snowy weather, here are some tips to help keep you safe.

• Keep supplies in your vehicle, such as extra food and water, warm clothing, a flashlight, an ice scraper, blankets, medications, and more.
• Tires should be properly inflated and have adequate tread
• Keep at least half a tank of fuel in your vehicle at all times.
• Never warm up a vehicle in an enclosed area, such as a garage.
• Do not use cruise control when driving on any slippery surface, such as ice and snow.
• Increase your following distance to five or six seconds. This increases the margin of distance needed if  you have to stop.