What Should You Pay Attention to When Driving in Winter?

[HaydenLee]

When driving in winter, you need to pay attention to: 1. Control your speed and maintain a safe distance; 2. Check the vehicle's condition before traveling; 3. Remove fog from the windshield promptly, with the most important being speed control. Whether walking or driving in winter, icy and snowy roads are inevitably slippery, especially when driving. Negligence can lead to many hazards and is particularly prone to accidents. During such critical times, necessary measures must be taken to avoid accidents, with safety being the top priority. The foremost rule for driving in snowy conditions is to go slow, followed by maintaining a sufficient distance from the vehicle ahead, and braking in advance. If you notice the distance to the vehicle ahead decreasing, regardless of the reason, immediately ease off the accelerator, slow down, and place your foot on the brake pedal ready to brake—never take chances. Additionally, turn on the rear window defroster when driving in snow, as fog on the rear window can obstruct the view in the center rearview mirror, making it difficult to assess the situation of vehicles behind you.