Winter Driving Tips
By: Dana Laha
Issue date: 2/2/10 Section: News
With winter in full gear it is important to remember that winter roads can be dangerous to drive on.
It is also important to know that some laws change when roads are snowy or icy. According to officer Christopher Follomon, from the New Ipswich police department, there are many things to do that can make sure winter driving is legal and safe. "When roads are bad it is important that you reduce your speed by at least 10-15mph."
Follomon also stated that a reduce of speed is required for those with four-wheel drive as well as others, "Just because you have four-wheel drive does not mean your invincible."
Follomon provided tips to ensure safe winter driving.
1.Know your vehicle, it is important that you know how your car handles. This can help if you lose control of your car to be able to bring out of a slide.
2.Beware of other drivers, even if you have your car under control it doesn't mean that the cars around you are under control.
3.Anticipate corners and stops to give more room to slow down. Slowing down can be hard to do when road conditions are bad. So give yourself more room to maneuver.
4.If at all possible stay home. "Do not put yourself or others in danger if you don't need to go anywhere."
Follomon provided information on the laws of winter driving.
1.Clear all snow off your vehicle, this means not just clearing a small area to see out of. It is the law to clear snow off the roof, trunk, all windows and hood.
2.Stay 70 feet back from plows. Always give plows room to do their jobs it will make your drive safer.
3.If there is room and it is safe, pull over to allow plows adequate room to do their job.
Lloyd LaBanc manager of Gardner Tire Warehouse was able to give his recommendations on safe winter driving. LaBanc says that winter tires are a must; they increase traction, provide shorter braking distances and grip the road better. "Studded tires can be over kill," according to LaBanc. "They are meant only for packed snow or ice."
It is also important to know that some laws change when roads are snowy or icy. According to officer Christopher Follomon, from the New Ipswich police department, there are many things to do that can make sure winter driving is legal and safe. "When roads are bad it is important that you reduce your speed by at least 10-15mph."
Follomon also stated that a reduce of speed is required for those with four-wheel drive as well as others, "Just because you have four-wheel drive does not mean your invincible."
Follomon provided tips to ensure safe winter driving.
1.Know your vehicle, it is important that you know how your car handles. This can help if you lose control of your car to be able to bring out of a slide.
2.Beware of other drivers, even if you have your car under control it doesn't mean that the cars around you are under control.
3.Anticipate corners and stops to give more room to slow down. Slowing down can be hard to do when road conditions are bad. So give yourself more room to maneuver.
4.If at all possible stay home. "Do not put yourself or others in danger if you don't need to go anywhere."
Follomon provided information on the laws of winter driving.
1.Clear all snow off your vehicle, this means not just clearing a small area to see out of. It is the law to clear snow off the roof, trunk, all windows and hood.
2.Stay 70 feet back from plows. Always give plows room to do their jobs it will make your drive safer.
3.If there is room and it is safe, pull over to allow plows adequate room to do their job.
Lloyd LaBanc manager of Gardner Tire Warehouse was able to give his recommendations on safe winter driving. LaBanc says that winter tires are a must; they increase traction, provide shorter braking distances and grip the road better. "Studded tires can be over kill," according to LaBanc. "They are meant only for packed snow or ice."
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