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Auto Accident1/19/2020
We think it’s pretty safe to say that no one enjoys driving in the winter. The snow, ice, and sleet make for dangerously slippery road conditions and poor visibility. On top of that, there are more drivers on the road thanks to holiday preparations and travel. Together, these factors increase the likelihood that you and your family will experience a car accident.
Still, there’s no getting around driving: you have to get to work, go to the grocery store, and travel around the holidays. Since you have to get behind the wheel almost every day, we’d like to help you make sure that every journey is a safe one.
What are some of the most common winter driving accidents?
1) Rear-end collisionsIt’s common to try to apply the brakes very quickly when you see a car in front of you slow down abruptly. While this may help you avoid a collision on a clear non-icy road, it actually increases your chances of an accident in dangerous winter conditions. Why? When your wheels stop moving very suddenly on a slick icy surface, you slide. Once you are in a slide, it can become very hard to regain traction and you’ll quickly find yourself smashing into the car ahead of you if you’re not careful. How to avoid a rear-end collisionIn order to avoid a rear-end collision on an icy road, you’ll want to at least double (or even triple) your following distance. Increasing your following distance allows you to apply the brakes slowly which helps your tires remain in contact with the ground. It also helps to drive slower. If you keep your speed down, you’ll stay in better control of your vehicle and you’ll also be able to slow your momentum without slamming on the brakes.
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