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HomeMy WebLinkAboutHuron Expositor, 2016-10-26, Page 2020 Huron Expositor • Wednesday, October 26, 2016 McLaughlin Chevrolet Ltd. • of Seaforth CHE JI OLEI 13 Main Street 519-527-1140 • www.mclaughlinchev.ca GM AUTO PARIS SEAFORTH AUTOMOTIVE 58 Main St. SEAFORTH 519-527-0880 HENDYS DETAILING MOBILE AUTO DETAILING Stephen Henderson Seaforth 519-520-0388 hendydetaili ng @outlook.com How to stay safe on 5 nowy weather can be a time for fun, especially for avid skiers or children who relish spending days off from school tossing snowballs and building snow forts. Many adults, however, do not look forward to the snow as much as youngsters do. Snow can be hazardous when driving, but putting snow tires on a vehicle can improve vehicle safety. According to information from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, roughly 115 people die every day in vehicle crashes in the United States. Each winter, snowfallcompoundstreacherous road conditions, increasing the risk of accidents. It is important to know howto drive when weather conditions are dangerous. It is also wise to outfit a vehicle to reduce its risk of slipping and sliding on icy, snowy roads. Here are some tips to follow. Limit time spent driving in the snow Avoid driving during snowstorms or directly after whenever possible. Snow not only makes roads slick, but falling flakes can impair a driver's visibility and reduce his or her response time. Try to wait until snow -clearing teams have salted, plowed and sanded roads before venturing out. Smoothing out dings and dents since 1945 "A COMPLETE COLLISirON SERVICE"' LUE WATER BODY ISL FENDER 232 Picton Street East, Goderich • 519-524-7161 Be sure you can see clearly Clear off the snowfromthe windshield, side mirrors and windows so it does not compromise your view. Also, top off the windshield fluid so you will be able to clear snow and salt kick -up from your windshield. Look for a washer fluid that has an antifreeze component, otherwise, your washer jets and wiper blades could be rendered useless. Drive slowly Reduce your speed when driving in inclement weather. It can be more difficult to stop or maneuver around a potential obstacle when conditions are less than ideal. Traveling at a high speed will increase the risk of accidents. Leave enough room between you and other motorists Tailgating is responsible for many accidents, even when there is no snow on the ground. In inclement weather, it can take longer to slow or stop the car after pressing on the brakes. Having an additional space between your car and the one in front of you helps you avoid a collision. Driving in the winter time, especially during or after snowfall, can be dangerous.