Traveling in leisure is enjoyable yet the snow on road makes the driving challenging in winter. If you plan to go for a trip, be equipped with the safety measures. The harsh winter, coupled with snowfall makes the driving a little challenging. As a traveler, you must plan well in advance to make the trip work best. Before taking off for the tour, have a safety pack ready. Keeping a flashlight and having an ice-scraper are a must, candles along with matches, weather radio, fully charged cell phone and a good stock of dry food items that will stay for a long time. Then clean the car and be sure of making windows and lights dust free. Wipe out the car roof and keep it free from snow. Get the tire (tyre) pressure checked for it might go down in cold. Remember to carry snow chains that will make you even safer.
Your health need to be in quite a good condition before you think of traveling. Cold weather makes it all the more difficult and takes a toll on health. A good amount of calorie intake will make your energy level optimum while driving. But remember to take adequate fluid and avoid the chances of dehydration.
Snow on the road can make it slippery, so you really need to be careful with the brakes. Often you would find that brakes couldn’t be applied properly and the car is skidding. In such a case, don’t be panic but take a full control on steering. Driving slow is still better than driving too fast.
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