7 Winter Driving Safety Tips
Apparently, the days of a mild winter at the Lake of the Ozarks are over. Spring is just around the corner, but we've been getting hit hard lately with lots of snow flurries and extremely low temperatures. With more snow in the forecast, the team at Hulett Chevrolet-Buick-GMC wanted to share with you some safety tips for driving in hazardous winter conditions. If you have to be on the roads the next time it snows, keep yourself and other drivers safe by remembering these important winter weather tips! 1. Travel Slowly Your vehicle will have limited traction on slippery roads, so accelerating, decelerating, and turning can not happen as quickly. Reduce your speed when traveling in winter weather so you will have better control over your vehicle. 2. Do NOT Use Cruise Control Cruise control is great for long trips with even driving conditions. When you're dealing with potentially slippery roads, however, cruise control can be extremely dangerous. When the cruise contro...