Dec 02, 2007

Driving In Snow - Part 2

In Driving in the Snow Part 1 we wrote about getting your vehicle unstuck and underway in snowy driving conditions. Now that we've got it going, let's look at keeping it under control in the snow.

Dec 01, 2007

Driving In Snow - Part 1

Before you drive off after a snowfall, take a few minutes to make sure you can see, and that you can be seen by others. Not only is this common sense, it's the law. You can be fined for driving with the windows covered in snow or ice.

Dec 01, 2007

The Black Art Of Dealing With Black Ice

One of the biggest fears for many drivers during the winter months is hitting a patch of black ice and skidding out of control.

Nov 25, 2007

How To Control A Skid

When most of us were first taught how to drive, we were told that if the car ever began to skid, to "steer into the skid". And when many of us got into a skid situation, we did little if anything - or steered the opposite way than we should have.

Nov 25, 2007

Preparing For Winter Driving

Perhaps the most important tip I can give about winter driving is: think ahead - be prepared. How many times have you heard someone complain about hitting a patch of black ice and skidding off the road (or almost off the road; or into another car; etc.) on their way to work in the morning?

Nov 15, 2007

Tips For Driving In The Rain

Perhaps the most common hazardous condition we, as drivers, face is the rain. In fact, because it is so common, most drivers don't change their driving to suit the conditions. And that's what makes it so dangerous.