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<\/a><\/div>\nGetting Ready to Drive in Winter
\nWeather Means More Than Just Preparing for Snow<\/span><\/span><\/b><\/h3>\nIf you live in a cold<\/span><\/a> <\/span><\/a><\/span>climate, then you know the stressful
\nand – at times – heart pounding experience that comes with driving in <\/span>winter weather<\/span><\/a><\/span> conditions. While the
\nthought of driving during the colder months may conjure the mental image of
\ndriving through several feet of <\/span>snow<\/span><\/a><\/span>, an equally hazardous condition
\narises when freezing rain starts falling.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/p>\nWhat is freezing rain?<\/span><\/span><\/b><\/h3>\nFreezing rain occurs when rain freezes on
\ncontact with a cold surface, forming a layer of ice. Sleet is similar but is
\nactually a precipitation of raindrops that are frozen before they hit the
\nground.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/p>\nIs it dangerous to drive in freezing
\nrain?<\/span><\/span><\/b><\/h3>\nWhen freezing rain hits the ground, it
\nforms an icy layer on the road. This creates slippery driving conditions that make
\nyour vehicle prone to sliding and skidding. Unlike snow<\/span><\/a><\/span>, which is highly visible to the
\neye, freezing rain can be undetectable and dangerous. Because these conditions
\nare less visible, they can actually be more dangerous to drive in than more
\nvisible conditions such as <\/span><\/a>snow<\/span><\/a>. <\/span><\/span><\/p>\n\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/p>\nSafety tips for driving in freezing
\nrain:<\/span><\/b><\/span><\/h3>\n\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/b><\/p>\n1. Stay home if you can<\/span><\/b><\/span><\/h4>\nThe best solution
\nfor dealing with any dangerous driving condition is opting to stay home <\/span><\/a><\/span>and avoid driving, if possible.
\nCheck the weather forecast and determine if your schedule allows you to wait
\nout the storm. <\/span><\/span><\/p>\n\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n2. Take your time<\/span><\/b><\/span><\/h4>\nIf you do have to
\ndrive, drive slowly. Freezing <\/span><\/a>rain<\/span><\/a> <\/span><\/u>creates
\na slippery layer of ice on the road which can be especially dangerous when <\/span>braking<\/span><\/a><\/span>, causing your car to skid.
\nDrive slowly to avoid braking.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n3. Leave space<\/span><\/b><\/span><\/h4>\nBecause braking
\nis difficult when driving in freezing rain, be sure to give the vehicle in
\nfront of you plenty of extra space.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/b><\/p>\n4. Give yourself extra time<\/span><\/b><\/span><\/h4>\nBecause you\u2019ll be
\ndriving slowly, take the stress<\/span><\/a> out of your trip by giving yourself
\nextra time to get to your destination. On a similar note, respect sand and salt
\ntrucks and try not to get frustrated if you end up behind them on the road.
\nThey\u2019re helping to make the road safer and driving behind them can actually make
\nyour journey less treacherous.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n5. Use your windshield wipers and fluid<\/span><\/b><\/span><\/h4>\nFreezing rain has
\na tendency of building up on your windshield, decreasing visibility in what is
\nalready a hazardous driving situation. Keep freezing rain from forming on your
\nwindshield by making use of your wipers and fluid<\/span><\/a><\/span>.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n6. Equip your car with winter tires<\/span><\/b><\/span><\/h4>\nDesigned with
\ndeeper treads, winter tires<\/span><\/a> <\/span>are specifically designed
\nto make driving in snow and ice easier! If you live in a region that
\nexperiences regular snow and ice, you may find that snow tires<\/span><\/a> are well worth the investment.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n7. Keep a safety kit handy<\/span><\/b><\/span><\/h4>\nWhen prepping your vehicle for winter<\/span><\/a>, it\u2019s
\nimportant to remember to restock your winter <\/span><\/a>safety kit<\/span><\/a>. Some items you may want to consider having on hand
\ninclude: a snow brush, a small <\/span>shovel<\/span><\/a>, gloves, a hat and hand warmers.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/p>\nFollow these safety tips to combat freezing rain and make your winter
\ntravels as stress-free as possible. To learn more about protecting yourself and
\nyour vehicle in all driving situations, click on the button below!<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n
\nand – at times – heart pounding experience that comes with driving in <\/span>winter weather<\/span><\/a><\/span> conditions. While the
\nthought of driving during the colder months may conjure the mental image of
\ndriving through several feet of <\/span>snow<\/span><\/a><\/span>, an equally hazardous condition
\narises when freezing rain starts falling.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n
\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n Freezing rain occurs when rain freezes on \u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n When freezing rain hits the ground, it \u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n \u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/b><\/p>\n The best solution \u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n If you do have to \u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n Because braking \u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/b><\/p>\n Because you\u2019ll be \u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n Freezing rain has \u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n Designed with \u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n When prepping your vehicle for winter<\/span><\/a>, it\u2019s \u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n Follow these safety tips to combat freezing rain and make your winterWhat is freezing rain?<\/span><\/span><\/b><\/h3>\n
\ncontact with a cold surface, forming a layer of ice. Sleet is similar but is
\nactually a precipitation of raindrops that are frozen before they hit the
\nground.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\nIs it dangerous to drive in freezing
\nrain?<\/span><\/span><\/b><\/h3>\n
\nforms an icy layer on the road. This creates slippery driving conditions that make
\nyour vehicle prone to sliding and skidding. Unlike snow<\/span><\/a><\/span>, which is highly visible to the
\neye, freezing rain can be undetectable and dangerous. Because these conditions
\nare less visible, they can actually be more dangerous to drive in than more
\nvisible conditions such as <\/span><\/a>snow<\/span><\/a>. <\/span><\/span><\/p>\nSafety tips for driving in freezing
\nrain:<\/span><\/b><\/span><\/h3>\n1. Stay home if you can<\/span><\/b><\/span><\/h4>\n
\nfor dealing with any dangerous driving condition is opting to stay home <\/span><\/a><\/span>and avoid driving, if possible.
\nCheck the weather forecast and determine if your schedule allows you to wait
\nout the storm. <\/span><\/span><\/p>\n2. Take your time<\/span><\/b><\/span><\/h4>\n
\ndrive, drive slowly. Freezing <\/span><\/a>rain<\/span><\/a> <\/span><\/u>creates
\na slippery layer of ice on the road which can be especially dangerous when <\/span>braking<\/span><\/a><\/span>, causing your car to skid.
\nDrive slowly to avoid braking.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n3. Leave space<\/span><\/b><\/span><\/h4>\n
\nis difficult when driving in freezing rain, be sure to give the vehicle in
\nfront of you plenty of extra space.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n4. Give yourself extra time<\/span><\/b><\/span><\/h4>\n
\ndriving slowly, take the stress<\/span><\/a> out of your trip by giving yourself
\nextra time to get to your destination. On a similar note, respect sand and salt
\ntrucks and try not to get frustrated if you end up behind them on the road.
\nThey\u2019re helping to make the road safer and driving behind them can actually make
\nyour journey less treacherous.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n5. Use your windshield wipers and fluid<\/span><\/b><\/span><\/h4>\n
\na tendency of building up on your windshield, decreasing visibility in what is
\nalready a hazardous driving situation. Keep freezing rain from forming on your
\nwindshield by making use of your wipers and fluid<\/span><\/a><\/span>.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n6. Equip your car with winter tires<\/span><\/b><\/span><\/h4>\n
\ndeeper treads, winter tires<\/span><\/a> <\/span>are specifically designed
\nto make driving in snow and ice easier! If you live in a region that
\nexperiences regular snow and ice, you may find that snow tires<\/span><\/a> are well worth the investment.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n7. Keep a safety kit handy<\/span><\/b><\/span><\/h4>\n
\nimportant to remember to restock your winter <\/span><\/a>safety kit<\/span><\/a>. Some items you may want to consider having on hand
\ninclude: a snow brush, a small <\/span>shovel<\/span><\/a>, gloves, a hat and hand warmers.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n
\ntravels as stress-free as possible. To learn more about protecting yourself and
\nyour vehicle in all driving situations, click on the button below!<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n