Nick's Tips

Winter Driving Tips

What To Do If You're Stuck
When stuck on ice, snow, mud, or wet grass, the vehicle should be rocked gently back and forth by repeatedly shifting the gear lever from drive to reverse on automatic transmissions or reverse to second on manual transmissions. This should be done with as little tire spinning as possible. The force caused by a rapidly spinning tire can cause an explosion by literally tearing the tire apart. Some vehicles are capable of bringing a tire to this failing point in as little as five seconds.

For Safe Winter Driving
Reduce your speed. Even good road conditions can deteriorate quickly.

Increase your stopping distance - at least 12 times more than on dry roads. You may not always need that much distance, but when you do, you'll be glad you were playing it safe.

Check the condition of your tires. Worn tires provideless grip. If yours look a little worse for the wear or you aren’t happy with your traction, call or stop in to see the folks at Walker Tire.