During the winter season, the roads can become very dangerous and driving during harsh weather conditions can be stressful. The top ways to prepare your vehicle for the first snowstorm is to have it serviced, always drive safely, and pack a winter emergency kit. There are a few maintenance tasks when preparing to take to the road. The most important factors to consider are tires, oil and antifreeze, heating, car battery, and vision issues such as mirrors and wipers. Each of these steps is important, since if the vehicle is not prepared for snow or ice, it may cause a car accident.
Before driving, motorists should ensure that their vehicle is in proper shape to handle winter conditions. Here are some tips to prepare your vehicle for winter.
Every driver should keep an emergency car kit during the winter season. Some necessities include a flashlight, extra batteries, ice scraper, and a shovel as well as rock salt or kitty litter, jumper cables, and a road map as backup to GPS. Each of these tools can be used to get you out of a minor emergency or at least make it bearable until help shows up. Sometimes drivers can run into road trouble, and these items can help you get to your destination where you can address the bigger issue.
Some additional items to include are warm blankets, hats, gloves, water and nonperishable food, chargers, and medicine. When stopped on the side of the road, it can be a while before you can get back on the road, and these essentials can make that wait time a little easier. It is better to be prepared for any situation when driving in winter. Drivers are advised to pack these kits, always keep at least a half a tank of gas, and avoid driving in a storm when possible.
Winter is an especially challenging time to drive safely, and drivers must take extra precautions to stay safe. If you were involved in an accident during winter conditions, reach out to the experienced Washington DC car accident lawyers at the Law Offices of Duane O. King. Our legal team will thoroughly review your case and fight to get the compensation for which you are entitled. Call us today at 202-331-1963 or contact us online for a free consultation. Located in Washington, DC, we work with car accident victims in Prince George’s County, including Laurel, Beltsville, Adelphi, College Park, Greenbelt, Mitchellville, Woodmore, Greater Upper Marlboro, Springdale, Largo, Bowie, Capitol Heights, District Heights, Forestville, Suitland, and Seat Pleasant, Clinton, Oxon Hill, Temple Hills, and Fort Washington.
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