{"id":9166,"date":"2017-12-18T09:00:00","date_gmt":"2017-12-18T14:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/certifieautoservice-wp-engine.local\/?p=5911"},"modified":"2024-03-29T14:19:52","modified_gmt":"2024-03-29T18:19:52","slug":"tis-season-15-winter-driving-tips","status":"publish","type":"blog","link":"https:\/\/certifieautoservice.ca\/en\/blog\/tis-season-15-winter-driving-tips\/","title":{"rendered":"\u2018Tis the season: 15 winter driving tips"},"content":{"rendered":"

Are your winter tires in good condition and properly installed? Perfect. But even the best tires won\u2019t help you when it comes to certain hazards that commonly occur on winter roads. At Certified Auto Repair, we know all the tricks when it comes to smart winter driving. To get ready for the many car trips the holidays inevitably bring, keep reading.<\/p>\n

Here\u2019s what you need to do BEFORE you get behind the wheel this winter: <\/strong><\/h3>\n

1- Make an appointment<\/a> for a tune-up<\/p>\n

2- Check the weather forecast<\/p>\n

3- Wear warm, comfortable clothing<\/p>\n

4- Clear snow from your car\u2019s windows, mirrors, roof and hood<\/p>\n

5- Fill up your windshield washer fluid<\/p>\n

6- Keep an emergency kit<\/a> in your trunk<\/p>\n

7- Make sure your gas tank is full<\/p>\n

Remember these pro tips WHILE you\u2019re on the road this winter: <\/strong><\/h3>\n

8- Keep a safe distance from other vehicles<\/p>\n

9- Drive at significantly reduced speeds<\/p>\n

10- Turn on your headlights when visibility is low<\/p>\n

11- Avoid braking abruptly to prevent skidding<\/p>\n

12- Keep your gaze far ahead to see hazards coming<\/p>\n

13- Beware of black ice<\/p>\n

14- Avoid passing other vehicles when the weather is bad<\/p>\n

15- Don\u2019t use your cruise control during a storm or when the road is slippery<\/p>\n

Stay alert or don\u2019t drive<\/strong><\/h3>\n

It\u2019s always crucial to stay alert while driving, but this is perhaps even more the case during the winter. Inattentiveness is one of the main causes of traffic accidents, so keep potential distractions at bay<\/a>. If you don\u2019t think you can resist checking your texts or emails on the road, store your cellphone out of reach.<\/p>\n

If your ability to drive is in any way impaired, be it by prescription medication, alcohol, recreational drugs or extreme fatigue, don\u2019t get behind the wheel: call a taxi or your local designated driver service.<\/p>\n

Certified Auto Repair: your destination for meticulous maintenance <\/strong><\/h3>\n

If you don\u2019t want car-related worries to put a damper on your holiday cheer, visit one of repair shops for a tune-up. Our experienced mechanics will meticulously take care of all your car\u2019s preventative maintenance needs, checking your tires, brakes, exhaust system, suspension and more so that you can get back on the road with peace of mind.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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