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Winter Driving Tips

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Winter is finally here! That means snow, ice and very very cold mornings Here are some tips to help winterize your car and be safe this winter! Check your tires, make sure they are fully inflated  Never mix your tires, this means don't have two studs and two regular tires Do not use cruise control when it is icy, raining or snowing Keep your gas tank at least half way full to avoid gas line freezing  Accelerate slowly and take plenty of time to stop at a red light or stop sign. If you try to speed up and it is snowing you have more chances of losing control Never use hot water to defrost your windows, your windows will crack Cat Litter, keep it in the back of your car to give some extra weight to the end of your car. Plus if you get stuck in the snow you can use it to help get your car out Avoid hills and especially avoid stopping on hills. It is hard to get traction when it is snowy or icy, and if you stop there is a good chance you can't ge...