Be In The Know When Driving On Ice And Snow

Jungerman CARSTAR Gives You Secrets For Safe Driving in the Winter 

Cold temperatures can cause much of the toughest driving conditions of the entire year. And, months between October and February top the list for collisions, automotive damages and accidental injuries in the St. Peters, Missouri area.

When the local climate plunges and the snow rises, it is necessary for motorists to increase their focus on safety on the highway.  With the correct preparation, some preventative driving procedures and an eye on the weather report, drivers can shield themselves and their cars or trucks during the cold winter months.

The authorities on wintry driving crashes at Jungerman CARSTAR in St. Peters, MO repair many motor vehicles each and every year wrecked in wintry, icy collisions.  They supply road users some helpful suggestions which will make the winter season travel more safe.

Assess Your Visibility:

•   Add de-icer to your windshield wiper liquid
•   Ensure your windshield wipers are free of ice just before venturing out on the road – and look at updating with new flexible windshield wipers before the snow strikes
•   Check that all of the mirrors are clear and correctly adjusted for field of vision
•   Clean your car headlights and check out the light bulbs in all your car lights – back and front

Slow up and Keep Back:

•   When there is snow or ice on the surface in St. Peters, St. Charles, O'Fallon, or Lake St. Louis, Missouri, reduce the speed of your car to a safe limit
•   Leave a lot more distance in between your car or truck and the automobile before you for added safety
•   Avoid cruise control on slippery roads
•   Use extreme caution on bridges, overpasses, and rarely traveled streets mainly because these could possibly be slick due to ice
•   Use extreme caution when you're driving a motorcar on one-lane streets

Skidding Smartly

If your rear tires slip...

•   Take your foot off the accelerator
•   Steer in the direction you need the front tires to move. If the rear tires are sliding left, steer left. If they are moving right, steer right
•   If your back wheels get started on sliding the other way as you recover, ease the steering wheel toward that side. You might have to steer right and left several times to get your motor vehicle entirely under control
•   For standard brakes, pump them carefully
•   If you have got anti-lock brakes (ABS), do not pump the brakes. Apply consistent pressure to the brake system. You're going to feel the brake system pulse — this is routine

In case the front wheels slip...

•   Take your foot off of the gas and switch to neutral, but don't try to steer right away.
•   As the tires skid laterally, they're going to slow the ride and traction will come back. As it does, steer in the direction you wish to go. Then put the transmission in "drive" or release the clutch, and accelerate slowly

Prepare for a Snow Day:

•   If your motor vehicle has rear wheel drive, put bags of sand or kitty litter to help keep your car or truck easier to control on St. Peters, Missouri streets
•   Load up a snow day kit in case you get stuck.  Valuable items to include are a blanket, gloves, hat, water, granola bars, flashlight and additional battery packs, extra cell phone battery pack, flares, wooden matches in waterproofed carrier, compass, scissors, rope and first-aid kit.
•   Create a toolbox for digging your automobile out with foldable shovel, 2x4 planks to place under tires, ice scraper and snow brush, reflective triangles, flares and exterior windshield cleaner

You'll never be too cautious when driving a car in cold weather. Collisions can occur fairly quickly on slippery, slippery roadways, so decelerating and taking the extra safety measures can really make the difference.

If the regrettable winter accident does take place, we recommend having a wreck plan set up so you aren’t stranded on the roadside waiting for help.  Jungerman CARSTAR in St. Peters, Missouri  gives excellent, reliable repair service.  Just call 1-800-CARSTAR after you have an automobile accident and they will send the tow truck, get hold of your insurance company, arrange for a car rental and repair your car.