{"id":1576,"date":"2021-01-13T11:56:06","date_gmt":"2021-01-13T17:56:06","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.stevenkohnle.com\/?p=1576"},"modified":"2021-01-13T12:25:03","modified_gmt":"2021-01-13T18:25:03","slug":"be-prepared-for-winter-driving","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/stevenkohnle.com\/es\/be-prepared-for-winter-driving\/","title":{"rendered":"Be Prepared for Winter Driving"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Winter driving can be intimidating, especially in snowstorms and icy conditions. By ensuring your car is prepared for winter and knowing some easy tips to drive safely, you can be confident when Midwest winter weather hits the Kansas City area.<\/p>\n<p>Take time to consider the following winter driving tips for:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"color: #3366ff;\">Preparing Your Vehicle for Winter<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #3366ff;\">Checkpoints Before Heading Out into Wintery Weather Conditions<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #3366ff;\">Avoiding a Collision<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #3366ff;\">Knowing Your Car\u2019s Capabilities<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong><span style=\"color: #3366ff;\">\u00a0Preparing Your Vehicle for Winter:<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Adding to normal maintenance, follow these tips to winterize your car:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"color: #3366ff;\">Check your battery as cold temperatures cause a decrease in battery power.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #3366ff;\">Make sure the cooling system is in good working order.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #3366ff;\">Check the tread on your tires and consider replacing if they have reached approximately 4\/32\u201d of remaining tread depth.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #3366ff;\">Check the tire pressure as the pressure drops as the temperature drops.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #3366ff;\">Test your wiper blades and replace if needed.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #3366ff;\">Keep wiper fluid full rated for -30 degrees.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #3366ff;\">Fill your gas tank regularly and keep at least half full to avoid gas line freeze.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Also, store a vehicle emergency supply kit in your car. It should include jumper cables, flashlight, first aid kit, car cell phone charger, water bottle &amp; snacks, blanket, rain poncho, tool kit, fire extinguisher, shovel, cat litter for traction, and a spare tire and wheel wrench &amp; tripod jack.<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #3366ff;\"><strong>Checkpoints Before Heading Out into Wintery Weather Conditions:<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"color: #3366ff;\">Make sure external camera lenses and side view mirrors are clean.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #3366ff;\">Remove dirt, ice, and snow from sensors to allow the assistive-driving features like automatic emergency braking to work.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #3366ff;\">In cold temps, warm up your car before you drive it; however, to avoid carbon monoxide poisoning, never leave a vehicle running in your garage \u2013 even with the garage door up.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #3366ff;\">Depending on the forecast, wait out the storm if possible. If you must travel, share your travel plans and route with someone before you leave.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"color: #3366ff;\"><strong>Tips for Avoiding a Collision:<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p>AAA offers the following driving tips:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"color: #3366ff;\">Avoid using cruise control in wintry conditions.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #3366ff;\">Steer in the direction of a skid, so when your wheels regain traction, you do not have to overcorrect to stay in your lane.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #3366ff;\">Accelerate and decelerate slowly.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #3366ff;\">Increase following distance to 8 to 10 seconds.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #3366ff;\">If possible, do not stop when going uphill.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>If visibility is limited, pull off the road to a safe place and do not drive until conditions improve. Avoid pulling off onto the shoulder unless it is an absolute emergency. Limited visibility means other vehicles cannot see yours on the shoulder.<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #3366ff;\"><strong>Knowing Your Car\u2019s Capabilities:<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p>Review your car\u2019s driving manual, specifically its safety features. If you do not have your manual, you can find information online by searching by your vehicle\u2019s make, model, and year.<\/p>\n<p>Traction control is now standard on most new vehicles. This function helps your vehicle gain traction on snowy, icy, or wet surfaces, particularly when accelerating from a stopped or slowed position, or when trying to make it up a slippery incline.<\/p>\n<p>Anti-lock braking system (ABS) helps you steer in emergencies by restoring traction to your tires and is standard on most new vehicles as well. ABS may vibrate or pulse when engaged. This is normal. Continue to press and hold pressure to the brake pedal.<\/p>\n<p>Remember, you are your car&#8217;s best safety feature. Take precautions to ensure you arrive safely at your destination. If you become stranded in an unfamiliar area, do not leave your car. Light flares in front and behind the car and make sure the exhaust pipe is not blocked by snow, mud, or objects.<\/p>\n<p>Get the right coverage for you. 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