Driving Safely on Icy Roads this Winter

Winter is quickly approaching. It is important that all of us take the necessary precautions to ensure that we are safe on the roadways this winter. According to the website, Icyroadsafety.com, nationwide, there were 467 deaths each year, on an average, between 2008 and 2010 due to car crashes on icy roads alone. Whether your region is blanketed in snow or deluged with rain, it is essential to be prepared.
Tips That Can Save Lives
Here are some tips to help you travel safely in New York this winter:
• Wait for the weather to improve. If conditions are icy, stay off the roads until the threat passes. Do not drive unless you absolutely must.
• Watch your speed. When you exceed speed limits, it is easy to lose control in icy or snowy conditions. Slowing down is a good way to avoid an accident on icy roads.
• Buckle up. Although you should be wearing your seatbelt at all times, it is even more critical during the winter when an alarming number of fatalities occur even in minor crashes – because the vehicle’s occupants were not buckled up.
• Pay attention to the weather. Listen to the weather report before you leave so that you are prepared for what is to come.
• Apply the vehicle’s brakes with caution. Antilock brakes do not particularly work well on ice and snow. They tend to lock up the vehicle’s wheels. Apply brakes only as needed. Leave enough space between your car and the vehicle ahead so that you have sufficient time to stop.
• Maintain your vehicle. Make sure that your tires, brakes and windshield wipers are working properly before you head out.
• Exercise caution if you stop for accidents or stranded vehicles. It is of course a noble gesture to stop and help stranded or stalled vehicles along an icy roadway. But, it can cause problems for you. Since visibility is low in such weather conditions, passing vehicles may not see you in time to avoid a collision. The best thing you can do in such cases is to remain in your vehicle and call 911. Emergency workers have the equipment and the skills to provide the required help.
If You Have Been Injured
If you or a loved one has been injured or if you have lost a loved one as a result of a car accident, the experienced New York personal injury attorneys at the Law Offices of Kenneth A. Wilhelm can help you better understand your legal rights and options. Our skilled car accident attorneys have a proven track record of helping injured victims get fair compensation for their losses. Our law firm recently recovered $5,600,000 for a man who was hit by a van.
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