How to Avoid Accidents in Winter: 3 Tips for Drivers

20.12.2024 10:58

Winter is a difficult time of year for motorists.

Snowfall reduces visibility, icy conditions and an abundance of snowflakes make the road situation extremely difficult.

Such adverse weather conditions increase the risk of getting into an accident.

What should a driver do to improve safety?

The answer is simple: you need to follow a few important rules.

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Reduce speed

Reckless driving on the road is unacceptable at any time of the year. And especially in winter.

Speeding significantly increases the risk of getting into an accident.

Avoid risky maneuvers

Sharp acceleration and braking, improper cornering - all this also makes the road situation more dangerous.

In winter, the driver should choose a calm driving style.

Increasing the distance

During cold weather, when the road may be slippery, you should not drive too close to other vehicles.

Increase the distance and the level of safety on the road will be increased.

General recommendation: when driving a car on a winter day, be extremely careful, do not take even the slightest risk. And, of course, follow the traffic rules.

Kurchev Anton Author: Kurchev Anton Deputy Editor-in-Chief


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  1. Reduce speed
  2. Avoid risky maneuvers
  3. Increasing the distance