Winter Driving Tips

1. Turn off cruise
2. Avoidquickstarts,stopsandfastAccelerate,brakeandsteersmoothly andgradually.
3. ReduceSpeedlimitsarebasedonnormalroadandweatherconditions,not winter roadconditions.
4. DonotslamonApplysteadypressureonABS-equippedvehiclesandpump the brakes if necessary on non-ABSvehicles.
5. Always comply with all posted traction device Note: Some traction requirements have changed.
6. Ifyourvehiclehassnowtires,installandusethembetweenOctober1andApril 30.
7. Keep additional distance from other
8. Watch carefully for snow removal
9. Do not pass without good distance and sight
10. Useextracautiononbridges,ramps,overpasses,andshadedareas-theymay freeze
11. Maintain a high fuel
12. Ifthevehiclebeginstoskid,steerindirectionofslideandslowlyremovefoot from the
13. Be aware of black
14. Ifparkedorstuckinsnow,leavethewindowslightlycrackedforventilationand make sure vehicle exhaust system is clear of

Written by: Yvonne Beasley, Reno Gazette-Journal 11/2018