Preparing for winter driving

Winter driving can be extremely difficult due to heavy snowfall in Ontario. Although winter driving seems impossible but it is not. You just have to prepare yourself accordingly so you won’t get into any trouble.
You must go for a maintenance check up of your vehicle so that it is ready for winter driving.
You have to make sure that you must have an ice-scraper and washer fluid that projects under the temperature conditions i.e. under -40 C.
You can create your own winter survival kit for your comfort.
For creating your very own winter survival kit you need to put a cellphone charger, water bottle, flash light, shovel, and jumper cables or a boaster together.
You must equip your vehicle with winter tires for improved traction in severe snowy and icy conditions. Winter tires can shorten the braking distance approximately by 25% depending on the condition of the winter tires.
Make sure all the tires on your vehicle are winter tires.
You must check your tires regularly because the cold weather and salt on the road can cause damage and worn out the tires which can lead to malfunctioning.
Do not trust the all-seasons and studded tires because they are different from the winter tires and start losing grip at 7 C.
Winter weather is highly unpredictable so when you’re driving during winter you must be prepared for any unexpected situation Staying cautious can help you stay safe. While you’re on the road driving keep clearing the ice from your wind shield and mirrors so that your vision is not obstructed due to snow. Make sure you clean snow off your car before you start driving, clear the car roof first. While you are cleaning always move from highest points of the car to the lowest. Get all the snow cleared off your car’s roof and trunk. Do not use cruise control on icy roads because it can be dangerous. Clean all the windows. Never use any chemicals for cleaning the snow off your car.Hot water can shatter the glass so use tap water. Use gloved hands for wiping the snow off the vehicle. Keep a clean microfiber cloth to clear remove the stubborn foggy spots.
Give extra space between the vehicles before and after you, due to slippery road condition because it takes longer to stop on snowy roads and can cause a collision.
You must stay alert and put all your focus on driving. Do not lose track. Avoid each and every type of distraction.
If the conditions are severe park your vehicle at a safe place and wait for the weather to improve.
You can visit Ontario511 to search the plows on the provincial highways.
You can check the Ontario’s roads conditions on the weather ontario.ca511/ and on Twitter as well @511Ontario. These links can help you prepare for winter driving.