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How to drive safely in winter 13 Articles

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    by Douglas Black

    Safety is a word commonly heard when we associate driving in adverse and unpleasent weather. Winter driving is one of the most unpredictable conditions we encounter when driving due to the actual nature of the type of weat...read more

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    by Rex Trulove

    For most people in this country, in most areas, driving in snow and ice is an unavoidable yearly event. No matter how hard we try to go out only when the road conditions are the best, at times we just can't help but drive ...read more

  • by Dan Johnson

    It looks like your typical postcard scene. You decide to take that picturesque drive through the countryside in the snow. Or, maybe you prefer to head up to the mountains to take in a day of skiing. What could be more invi...read more

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    by Ivan-ac

    As winter nears each year, drivers like myself dread that first real road covering snowfall. We live in western Canada and it seems no matter how much we drive on snow and ice, each year by the end of fall, everyone has fo...read more

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    by Gary Sacco

    Autumn 2007 has splendidly arrived in Western New York State. Feels like July! Yet, that powerful question has undoubtedly permeated many minds. When will the snow fall? Great Lakes winters can be devastating and turn road...read more

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    by rbnstr08

    Would you believe that the suggestion I am making here is actually being done or used in the Antarctica? By chance, I was watching at Discovery Channel the series on "How do they do it?" It felt so good to find out that ...read more

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    by Summer Aleshia

    A little preparation and some extra time can go a long way in making life easier. While that statement is true for many things in life, it is especially true regarding safe winter driving. While many of us dread the wintr...read more

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    by Jobie Weetaluktuk

    Winter driving can be quiet challenging but with proper preparation it can be so much more manageable. There is the cold to contend with, the road conditions, and the snow and ice. Safety mainly means taking the time to pr...read more

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    by Gary Roberts Jr

    During the winter months there are some tips you should follow to insure that you get to your destination safely. The first thing you want to do is find out what the weather is going to be for the day that you will be goin...read more

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    by Colin Beveridge

    Freezing conditions are among the most dangerous to drive in. The easiest way to avoid an accident in bad weather is simply not to drive in it. Telecommute. Get your groceries delivered. Move somewhere warmer. Of course, t...read more

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    by Nancy Hauser

    The most important thing to remember about driving safely in winter is to slow down! The first snowfall or ice usually results in many accidents. Some are fender benders and others are vehicles in the ditch. It takes awhil...read more

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    by Glen Wray Iii

    Finally this time of year snow is now hitting the ground which does mean road coverings. When snow is covering the road it is important that you should drive a 4X4 or AWD (all wheel drive) Vehicle, And if you have that fo...read more

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    by Jason Johnson

    Driving safe in the winter is as easy as saying, "slow down." Literally. Slowing down and allowing more time to reach your destination will obviously make winter travel safer, however it also helps to have a vehicle wi...read more

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