Winter Driving Tips

Winter in Michigan brings every kind of driving condition, wet to slick to snow-covered roads, and downpours to white outs. Preparing your vehicle now will help ensure your vehicle is in good working order when you need it most.

·          Give yourself a cushion of time

·          Clear snow and ice from windows, lights, hood, and roof

·          Turn on your lights to increase visibility to others

·          Decrease speed on icy or snow-covered roads. Allow extra distance between your vehicle and the vehicle in front of you

·          Stay well back of maintenance vehicles and snowplows – at least 200 feet (it’s the law) – and don’t pass on the right

·          Avoid abrupt lane changes. The passing lane may be in worse shape than the driving lane

·          Brake early and gently to avoid skidding

·          Do Not use cruise control or overdrive

·          Go slow. Drive defensively. Arrive safe