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Here are some suggestions of what types of items you should have equipped in your vehicle to be prepared for whatever winter weather conditions offer over the next few months
Michigan winters are not for the weak. However, you definitely can get by with some smarts. Here's some tips on how to prepare so you feel safe in your vehicle.
A Winter Driving Friendly Reminder Get our free mobile app 1) Accelerate Slow and Decelerate Slowly ~Your destination is not going anywhere, take your time. 2) Don't Power Up Hills ~With the extra gas applied your wheels could start spinning on the ice and snow. 3) Know your brakes and car. ~I know my car does okay when it comes to snow and ice, so when I drive I know I need to slowly apply my brakes, just know your car. 4) Don't stop if you can avoid it. ~If you can slow down enough and SLOWLY keep rolling through the stop light. 5) STAY HOME.
Useful Tips For Driving In Winter Weather in Texas My friend Joe Puma, Chief Meteorologist at ABC-7 KVII is warning folks to stay off the road over the weekend, especially Sunday. But if you have no choice and have to travel here are some tips from Triple A that could save your life. Test your battery; battery power drops as the temperature drops Make sure the cooling system is in good working order Have winter tires with a deeper, more flexible tread put on your car If using all-season tires, check the tread on your tires and replace if less than 2/32 of an inch
Driving on black ice: Tips for avoiding a hidden danger on the road KTRK Share: HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) -- With the winter weather expected in the Houston area soon, it's possible that drivers will encounter black ice on the roads, especially on Presidents Day. Black ice forms when the air is at or below 32 degrees and rain is falling. The cold ground temperature causes the precipitation to freeze upon impact, creating ice. Sleet and the refreezing of snow or water can also generate black ice. If you've never driven on it, here's what you can do to keep control. Jennifer Stockburger oversees op...