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All-season driving tips |
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Winterize your car. |
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Add the proper amount of antifreeze to the engine coolant. It will protect your car against freezing and corrosion. Check the battery to make sure you have ample power for cold winter starts. Check your brakes. If the brakes are not performing well, the car may pull to one side when stopping. Take along emergency supplies. A torch, blanket, sand or salt, and an ice scraper are indispensable. Check the heater and defroster. They'll keep you comfortable and the windscreen free from ice and condensation. Change your oil. Winter grade oil ensures easy starting. Use the right windscreen washer fluid. Together with proper wipers, an antifreeze solution will keep your windscreen clean at all times. |
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Learn driving skills for winter conditions. |
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Allow extra time to reach your destination. Double the safe driving distance behind the car in front of you. The extra space will give you ample time to come to a stop. Keep your car clean. Rinsing regularly with clean water will reduce corrosion caused by chemicals, salt and gravel used for de-icing roads. Beware of bridges and overpasses. Ice tends to form more rapidly on these surfaces, so adjust your driving accordingly. See and be seen. Take care of visibility by keeping your lights on and the windscreen clean. Know what to do if you get stuck on ice or in snow. Do not spin your wheels. Remove the snow around the tires and gently rock your car back and forth. Learn how to deal with understeer and oversteer (for more information, look at our 'Winter driving tips'.ĄŁ |
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As seasons change, especially in spring and autumn, be prepared for excessive rainfall. |
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Read our 'Wet driving tips' here in the site. There are many important things to be aware of are: Aquaplaning and how to avoid it; when wet roads are most dangerous; how to deal with skids; the importance of reducing speed; how to keep the right distance from other vehicles; how to maintain traction. |
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Put together the most complete emergency kit possible, especially for winter driving in remote locations. |
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Be ready in case you get stuck. Use a solid container for your kit (a heavy bag or case). Some things to include: road flares, woollen blankets, jumper cables, snacks, a small cooking stove, soup packets, cooking pots and eating utensils, thick socks, hat, mittens, medications, tire chains, snow shovel, candle, lighter and matches, torch and radio with good batteries, something to read during long waits. Don't forget medicines and essential personal supplies. Always have a first-aid kit. And make sure your mobile phone has adequate battery strength. |
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Prepare well in advance to meet the special requirements of different seasons. |
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You must prepare your car and tires well in advance for winter, but also for the other seasons. Fog, excessive rainfall, snow and ice, and glare and heat all bring specific kinds of adjustments and maintenance. Look at our winter driving tips and the 'Maintaining a tire' section here in the site for more information. And consult your Goodyear dealer, too. |
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