Dec 10, 2018
With winter right around the corner, you may ask yourself, “Is there a Mazda dealer near me who’ll share some winter driving tips with me?” If you’re not used to the wintry conditions we typically experience near our Owensboro, KY Mazda dealership, you may be even more desperate to pick up some tips that can help you stay safe when the roads are covered with snow or ice.
Luckily, you can rely on us for some advice about driving in wintry weather. Here are some winter driving tips you can put into practice to stay safe throughout winter:
- Have your vehicle serviced: In general, it’s wise to have your car serviced before winter arrives. Doing this will ensure your automobile is ready to get you through winter without incident.
- Pick up parts: While it’s always a good idea to let our factory-trained technicians take care of any maintenance or repairs your vehicle needs, you can still pick up a few parts you can install yourself. Winter wipers, extra wiper fluid, and all-weather floor mats are a few things you can order from our Mazda parts center near Evansville, IN.
- Adjust your following distance: Even if you can’t remember taking driver’s ed, you probably still recall being told that you need to maintain a following distance of at least three to four seconds when the roads are dry. When the roads are covered with snow or ice, you should increase your following distance to a minimum of eight to 10 seconds or more if you’re a new driver or you lack experience driving in wintry conditions.
- Stay off the roads: If the weather’s bad and you don’t need to go anywhere, avoid taking chances and stay home until the roads are clear.
For more advice about driving during the winter, contact Champion Mazda today.
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