Slushy road conditions mean you\u2019ll have to adjust your driving style. Despite its harmless appearance, a mix of snow and water creates a treacherous surface that can cause a collision or send you off the road. The Certified Auto Repair team has prepared this list of tips to ensure a safe road trip.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
1. Top up your windshield washer fluid<\/strong><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n There\u2019s nothing more nerve-wracking than running out of wiper fluid while a truck in front of you sprays brown sludge onto your windshield. It\u2019s especially hazardous when you\u2019re driving on a highway or bridge. Reduce your risk of this happening by checking and refilling your reservoir before driving and keeping a spare container of fluid in your trunk. Even if you don\u2019t need it, you may be able to make another motorist eternally grateful.<\/p>\n\n\n\n 2. Slow down<\/strong><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n The faster you drive, the less grip your tires have on the road. In slush, the key is to go slowly. Considering a rain-covered surface increases your risk of hydroplaning tenfold, and an icy road increases your risk of skidding, you need to slow down. <\/p>\n\n\n\n 3. Don\u2019t use cruise control<\/strong><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n If there are accumulations of slush on your route, stay alert and be ready to handle a quick maneuver. Never forget that there may be a large crack or a pothole under the slush that could cause you to lose control or do severe damage to your vehicle. Save the cruise control for days with optimal road conditions when the pavement is dry, and traffic is flowing smoothly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n