How do you drive safely in winter? Read on for 9 winter driving tips to remember.

 

 

1. Warm up your vehicle before you start driving

 

Winter driving is challenging enough. The last thing you need to do is make things more complicated than they need to be. Make sure you take the time to warm up your car before you start it up and hit the road.

If you don't warm up your vehicle before you leave, your windows may fog up. Your windows may fog up and quickly reduce your visibility to zero.

Have a remote car starter? Activate it and let your car run for a few minutes before driving. Doing so will warm up your car's interior and prevent fogging.

 

2. Plan your trip

 

It's also a good idea to plan your trip before you leave. These days, you can easily access up-to-date information about transportation in and around the city. You need to use this information to plan your trip.

Give yourself enough time to get to and from your destination. Often short trips can take longer if the roads are covered in snow.

 

3. Let someone know your route and estimated time of arrival.

 

If you are traveling, let someone know your route and estimated time of arrival. This is especially important if driving conditions are poor.

If you do have difficulties, it's better if someone knows your plans. Whether you tell a family member or a friend, you will want to inform someone.

 

4. Have the right equipment

 

When it comes to winter driving, you need the right equipment. Otherwise, you could be jeopardizing your safety as well as that of pedestrians and other drivers.

Here are the types of equipment you need.

Winter Tires

A set of quality winter tires is a must. All-season tires should more accurately be referred to as three-season tires, as they are not suitable for winter driving.

All seasons start to lose control when the temperature drops below 7 degrees Celsius. Winter tires are thinner and remain flexible when the temperature drops. They are suitable for all seasons: spring, fall and winter. Winter tires are suitable for winter.

Xenon headlights

Regardless of the season, the type of headlights you have on your car is important. That's why it makes sense to invest in xenon headlights for your car.

A good set of xenon headlights will play an important role if you're driving in low light or nighttime conditions in blowing snow.

Using the wrong kind of headlights can lead to glare, which can negatively affect other drivers.

Xenon headlights are high-intensity discharge devices. They light up the road ahead of you, making driving safer and more enjoyable.

Traditional halogen headlights are less efficient. If your car is equipped with halogen lights, your overall visibility may be reduced by up to 70%. Xenon headlights, meanwhile, produce 3,000 lumens of light. It's worth the upgrade.

Winter Package

Do you have a winter kit in the trunk of your car? If not, you need one. In addition to a year-round emergency kit, you'll need a winter kit that includes a snow shovel, fluids like windshield washer fluid, and a snow brush.

You also need to make sure your batteries are in good condition and fully charged. It doesn't hurt if you have a portable battery booster in case you get stuck in traffic.