Whenever the winter temperatures start to dip down, you never really know what is in store in terms of North Carolina road conditions. Sometimes, even the slightest bit of snow or ice can be a bit difficult to deal with, so knowing the dangers and how to avoid common mistakes will help you to be prepared.
Keep Your Steering In Check
Hitting a slick spot can cause you to grab your steering wheel quickly, which can lead to over correcting to try to stop the vehicle from spinning. The key here is maintaining a moderate speed from the beginning so that you are never forced to stop quickly or steer out of a sticky situation.
Always Have Your Vehicle Ready
Make sure that your vehicle is always on time with scheduled maintenance so that you are ready to take on whatever weather conditions come your way. Additionally, you need to have the right gear in your vehicle should you find yourself on the side of the road in any storm. A blanket, flashlight, flares, first aid kit and non perishable food and bottle water will come in very handy if you have to wait until help arrives.
No matter what the winter weather brings your way, having these tips in mind will help you to take on North Carolina driving. Whether you are faced with rain, sleet or snow, it is always a good idea to be prepared and remain armed with knowledge of how to drive in any situation. Your friends at Mike Toler Chrysler Dodge Jeep RAM would like to invite you to look through our selection of four and all wheel drive vehicles to help you tackle winter driving. A new Jeep® SUV might be exactly what you need. Call us today at (888) 781-6791 to learn more about our pricing and dealer incentives.