Winter is here, and we want to ensure you have everything you need to get through the season.
Follow our Winter Weather Survival Guide under:
GETTING YOU ROAD-READY: Are you and your vehicle equipped for the snowy, icy roads? Here are recommendations to keep you secure:
Check your battery, tire tread and pressure, windshield wipers, and antifreeze
Carry emergency substances like flashlights, a shovel, jumper cables, blankets, and an ice scraper
Keep your fuel tank full
Don’t drive the usage of Cruise manage
Slow down and permit plenty of distance in front of you
Don’t rush. Check climate and traffic situations in advance of time and depart early if important
(Courtesy: Ohio State Highway Patrol)
WINTERIZE YOUR CAR: Before you leave the residence, you might need to double-test your car for the following items:
- Mobile phone, charger, batteries
- Blankets/snoozing baggage
- Flashlights with greater batteries
- First Aid kit
- Knife
- High-calorie, non-perishable meals
- Extra garb to preserve dry
- Large empty can apply as an emergency toilet, tissues, and paper towels for sanitary functions.
- Small can and water-resistant matches to soften snow for ingesting water
- Sack of sand or cat muddle for traction
- Shovel
- Windshield scraper and brush
- Tool package
- Tow Rope
- Battery booster cables
- Water box
Candle and fits to offer light and, in an emergency, lifesaving warmth
Compass and road maps; don’t depend on cellular gadgets with constrained battery lifestyles.
DRIVING TIPS: Ohio.Gov offers the subsequent guidelines for drivers who have to exit in slippery weather:
Speed and Distance – The faster you go, the longer it will take to forestall. Take it sluggish when accelerating on snow or ice to avoid slipping and sliding.
Limited Visibility – Stay attentive and decrease speed. Know what’s taking place around you.
Brake – Brake early, slowly, brake efficaciously, and by no means slam on the brakes. If you have got anti-lock brakes, press the pedal down firmly and keep it. If you don’t have anti-lock brakes, gently pump the pedal. Either way, deliver yourself masses of room to prevent…
Control – Do not use cruise management when driving on ice and snow, and avoid abrupt guidance maneuvers. When merging into site visitors, take it gradually. Sudden moves can purpose your automobile to slip.
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Vision – Be privy to what’s taking place properly ahead of you. Actions via other motors will warn you to issues more quickly and give you that break up-2nd of greater time to react properly.
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