Snow Day Driving Hacks – Details Inside! | Granville, NY

Snow day, snow day, who doesn’t love a snow day! Well, if you’re stuck digging your car out from under all of the snow, we can understand why you would dislike a snow day. But once you’re finally out from under the snow, you probably have places to be and we want to help get you there! This week we have a few tips and tricks to assist you in staying on top of your driving game! Check out all of those details below and when you’re ready to stop in to see our team for a TLC service appointment, schedule with our team below or online. We look forward to working with you and your vehicle – see you soon! 

Deal With Skids 

• When skids happen, it’s important not to panic, stay calm, and don’t stab on the brakes. For a front-wheel skid, ease off the gas, in a moment or two, the wheels should regain traction. Then aim where you want to go as your traction returns. For rear skids, quickly turn the steering wheel in the same direction the rear is sliding. Ease off the gas and brakes. Steer back in the original direction when you regain traction. 

Constantly Assess Traction 

• During a snowy/ icy drive, it’s important to continuously assess your traction situation. If your vehicle is equipped with ABS systems, traction-control systems, or stability-control systems, your vehicle is more likely to have a successful trip. But don’t rely strictly on these systems. It’s important to stay vigilant and cautious when on the road.  

Drive Smooth 

• Be deliberate, gentle, and gradual. It’s important to drive smoothly and make no jerky movements that can cause an accident slip on the road. A good life hack is to pretend you’re driving with a hot cup of coffee in your lap and you don’t want to spill it. 

Look Ahead & Look Here

• When roads get more slippery, you should be looking farther down the road and anticipate what to do next. If there are turns, slow way down. When roads are wet, allow double the stopping distance and triple with snow, and even more with ice. Use extra caution and concentration. If you feel your vehicle beginning to slide, always look where you want your vehicle to go, not where it’s heading at the current moment.