Winter Driving – Part 2

For those times you do need a quick stop, and there will be many, don’t slam on your breaks, you will spin out like a player in Mario kart. Try pumping your brakes instead, this will prevent you from locking up. Stay alert and keep your focus. If you need to pull over and compose yourself or clean your windows or lights, do so. Just do  it safely, make sure you’re out of the way and your hazard lights are on. Most importantly, use common sense, don’t get behind the wheel if you’re super fatigued. This can impair your reaction times just as much as drinking. And I should not even have to say this but never get behind the wheel if you have been drinking or using narcotics. This isn’t just while the roads are bad, this is for anytime you drive.

Unfortunately, winter driving is a part of life if you’re Canadian. It’s a part of us just as much as poutine, Tim Hortons and bacon. While on the road, we need do our best to drive safely and lookout for our fellow drivers. If it’s that bad out, consider staying in for the day. If you have go out, take care and don’t speed… After all it doesn’t matter how fast you get to the Tim Hortons drive through, there will be a line up.