Safe Winter Driving Tips

With the arrival of winter, fog, ice, and snow weather bring great hidden safety hazards to drivers.

To ensure driving safety, drivers should take a series of measures. In this article, we will introduce the specific operational methods of these measures in detail.

1. Pay attention to turning on the lights

In winter, due to the big fog and ice and snow, visibility is low. Drivers should pay attention to the correct use of light. First, they should turn on the near-light light to help them better observe the situation ahead. This way, they can clearly grasp the situation in front and facilitate safe driving.

Second, drivers should turn on the front and rear lights. This enables the vehicles driving ahead to see the driver's specific location and traffic, facilitating the emergency situation of driving vehicles to take corresponding measures.

2. Driving at a uniform speed

Under severe weather such as rain, fog, and frost, the coefficient of road surface friction will be reduced, affecting the vehicle's braking performance and causing side slip.

Therefore, drivers should strictly control the speed when driving. If the vehicle has a side slip, drivers must not turn around or make an emergency brake.

3. Increase the distance

Due to the low friction of snow and snow pavement, drivers must minimize overtaking. The braking distance on a snow road is more than twice as long as on wet roads. Therefore, drivers must strictly control their speed on snowy roads, and they must not exceed 20km per hour.

4. Pay attention to water on the road

In rain and fog, stagnant water may appear on the road. If drivers do not notice the stagnant water, the vehicle may lose control because of insufficient grip, causing hidden safety hazards.

Therefore, drivers should pay attention to the situation of the road at all times during the driving process, notice the existence of water, and avoid the vehicle going out of control.

5. Familiarize with the driving characteristics of vehicles

Different vehicles have different driving characteristics on snowy roads. Drivers should familiarize themselves with the driving characteristics of their vehicles and understand their performance. This way, they can take corresponding measures during driving.

6. Adjust driving habits

In snow and snow weather, drivers should adjust their driving habits, reduce acceleration, sharp turns, and keep driving stable.

7. Pay attention to emergency accidents

In ice and snow weather, the probability of emergency accidents increases. Drivers should be familiar with relevant emergency treatment procedures, such as turning on warning lights or dialing emergency rescue calls, to ensure their safety and the safety of other vehicles.

In summary, drivers need to pay attention to factors such as road conditions, vehicle status, and their own driving skills to ensure driving safety when driving under snow. At the same time, drivers should also take corresponding measures according to the actual situation.