Fall is here and before you know it the harsh New York winter months will arrive. Many drivers feel intimidated while driving in the winter, and rightfully so. The roads are slippery and often covered in snow and ice, making it a hotbed for accidents. While you may not be able to control the actions of other motorists, you can take certain preventive measures to reduce the likelihood of getting into a serious accident during the winter months of New York.
Below are some important steps you should consider when driving in harsh winter conditions:
- Familiarize yourself with your car and the actions you need to take for the particular weather condition that you are dealing with. For example, if your car is equipped with 4-wheel drive, you should use utilize if it is snowing or the roads are covered in ice.
- Avoid abrupt braking. If your car is equipped with ABS brakes, you should press the brake pedal completely. If your car is skidding, avoiding braking altogether.Use your turn signals to alert others. Drivers need extra warning when driving on wet and ice-covered roads.
- Turn your lights on at all times to warn others.
- Maintain sufficient distant with the car in front of you.
The best advice is to avoid driving in extreme weather conditions. However, if you need to get somewhere, be on maximum alert and use common sense. If you do get into an accident that was caused by the negligent actions of another motorist, immediately contact an experienced New York personal injury attorney to protect your legal rights.
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