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Show Winter Smash-ups Result From Slip-ups of Safety Slip-ups in driving can lead to smash-ups this winter, motorists were warned by Darcie 11. White of the Utah Safety Council. "With hazardous driving weather ahead of us, now's the time to realize that an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure," he emphasized. "Summer and winter are two very different seasons, and the chances we took and got away with In nice weather on dry roads just can't be taken so lightly in bad weather on slippery highways," White asserted. "We fully subscribe to the rules recommended by the National Safety Council," he pointed out. He listed these as follows: 1. Start Slowly. Easy does It; don't gun it. Give tires a chance to grip on slippery surfaces. 2. Keep Your Distance. You need a bigger safety margin In winter for emergency stopping. S. Light The Way. Low beam headlights may be needed even in day-time during fog or snow, never use parking lights for driving. 4. Adjust Your Speed. Varying road, weather and traffic conditions call for varying speeds. Posted limits safe for summer may be far too h for winter. 5. Plan Ahead. Slow down well ahead of Intersections, grade crossings and ramps. Heavy traffic concentrations at these locations packs and polishes ice and snow to a deadly glare. Signal intention to turn well In advance; don't shortchange the driver behind you. 6. Pump Your Brakes. An intermittent pumping action on the pedal gives you better stopping and steering control. If the rear end skids left, steer left; to the right; steer right 7. See Clearly. Before moving your car In winter, remove any snow and Ice from windows. Be sure windshield wiper blades and defrosters are functioning well. Carry a brush and scraper and use when needed. 8. Tires OkcyT Be sure your tires all have good treads, but better yet use snow tires. Studded tires (where legal) provide still better traction on icy pavements, particularly when used on all four wheels. Keep the tire chains handy for winter's worst weather, especially in deep snow and on glare ice, and In hilly country. 9. Know The Temperature. And remember that ice at 30 degrees is twice as slippery as at 0 degrees. 10. Use Safety Belts. This self-help to comfort and safety is never out of season. |
