Winter Driving Safety Quiz

Maintain a greater distance between vehicles to allow for longer stopping distances.

Avoid using cruise control as it can make it harder to maintain control of your vehicle on slippery surfaces.

Chains provide additional traction by biting into snow and ice, enhancing grip and stability.

Clearing all surfaces ensures visibility and prevents snow from sliding onto the windshield while driving.

Using low beams and fog lights improves visibility without reflecting light off fog droplets, reducing glare.

Turn your steering wheel in the direction you want to go, not where the skid is taking you.

An almost invisible layer of ice that forms on roads, making them extremely slippery.

Keep a safe distance from the snowplow to avoid potential hazards like flying snow and limited visibility.

Rocking the vehicle can help loosen it from the snow, allowing the tires to find traction.

Antifreeze lowers the freezing point of the engine coolant, preventing it from solidifying in cold temperatures and overheating in warm temperatures.

Winter tires are designed with a tread pattern and rubber compound that enhance grip on snow, ice, and cold pavement.

Reduce your speed gradually to regain traction and control of the vehicle.

Ensuring an adequate supply of washer fluid helps maintain visibility by keeping the windshield clear of snow and debris.

Downshifting helps slow the vehicle by using engine resistance, providing some braking power when regular brakes fail.

Reducing speed by 10 mph allows for safer maneuvering and stopping distances on slippery surfaces.