Our friends at AAA have made some recommendations on how you can inspect your car and it’s systems to ensure a safe winter driving season. These recommendations amount to a five point check that can help you stay safe and avoid a Connecticut auto accident.
Point #1: Check your battery. Even a fully charged battery can lose up to 50 percent of its power in colder temperatures. If you have a battery that has lost any power it could spell trouble for you getting your car started.
Point #2: Clear your lights: Throughout the year dirt and grime build up on your lights and can become a visual impairment. Take a few minutes before you hit the road this winter to clear this grime off of your lights to ensure that you have the highest level of visibility when driving in inclement weather.
Point #3: Check your windshield wipers: Where would you be in snow, sleet, or rain conditions without a way to clear these elements away from your line of sight? Having windshield wipers that work is critical to your safety on Connecticut roadways in the winter months.
Point #4: Top off your windshield wiper fluid: This is complementary to point #3, but equally important. If you’ve ever been on the road and been in need of windshield wiper fluid and didn’t have it, you know why this is so important. Being able to wash away the winter grime of the roads from your windshield is an absolute must.
Point #5: Inflate your tires: Your tires have a tendency to lose air pressure at colder temperatures. Under-inflated tires can present a real safety hazard when driving in any conditions, but it gets even worse in winter weather conditions. Make sure your tires are properly inflated according to your manufacturer's recommendations.
Making sure to check these five simple things will help you avoid a Connecticut auto accident this winter. If you don’t feel comfortable performing the inspections yourself, take it to someone who can help. It could very well save you a headache at a minimum and it might just end up saving your life.
