{"id":1084,"date":"2015-12-08T06:01:45","date_gmt":"2015-12-08T06:01:45","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.enginecompare.co.uk\/blog\/?p=1084"},"modified":"2019-05-27T08:11:41","modified_gmt":"2019-05-27T07:11:41","slug":"free-tips-for-driving-in-winter","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.enginecompare.co.uk\/blog\/free-tips-for-driving-in-winter\/","title":{"rendered":"Free Tips for Driving in Winter"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_82_2 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\"><\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.enginecompare.co.uk\/blog\/free-tips-for-driving-in-winter\/#There_are_couple_of_important_things_to_remember_for_winter_driving_Read_the_following_blog_carefully\" >There are couple of important things to remember for winter driving. Read the following blog carefully<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-2' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.enginecompare.co.uk\/blog\/free-tips-for-driving-in-winter\/#The_following_safety_tips_can_help_to_drive_safely_during_winter_season\" >The following safety tips can help to drive safely during winter season.<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.enginecompare.co.uk\/blog\/free-tips-for-driving-in-winter\/#There_are_couple_of_more_safety_tips_to_remember_for_long-distance_travelling_during_winter\" >There are couple of more safety tips to remember for long-distance travelling during winter<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h1><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"There_are_couple_of_important_things_to_remember_for_winter_driving_Read_the_following_blog_carefully\"><\/span>There are couple of important things to remember for winter driving. Read the following blog carefully<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h1>\n<p>The drivers need to be well prepared ahead of time because severe weather could have serious consequences for automobile travel, it can be both dangerous and frightening.<\/p>\n<p>The drivers need to be informed to deal with winter as winter could trigger serious road emergencies. This blog helps to understand important <span style=\"color: #0000ff\"><strong><a style=\"color: #0000ff\" href=\"https:\/\/www.enginecompare.co.uk\/blog\/drive-safely-snow\/\" target=\"_blank\">safety rules of winter driving<\/a><\/strong><\/span>.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_following_safety_tips_can_help_to_drive_safely_during_winter_season\"><\/span>The following safety tips can help to drive safely during winter season.<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>1 &#8211;<\/strong> First thing first, you must have good health before driving in winter as it causes lot of stress.<\/p>\n<p><strong>2 \u00a0&#8211;<\/strong> It is not good idea to warm up your vehicle in enclosed area like garage.<\/p>\n<p><strong>3 &#8211;<\/strong> It is important to remember that the tires need to be properly inflated before taking your vehicle out in winter.<\/p>\n<p><strong>4 &#8211;<\/strong> Gas line freeze-ups are common in winter, make sure your car tank is at least half full.<\/p>\n<p><strong>5 &#8211;<\/strong> Avoid parking brake in snowy, rainy and cold weather only if possible.<\/p>\n<p><strong>6 &#8211;<\/strong> It is advisable to stop cruise control usage while driving on slippery surface such as on wet or icy roads.<\/p>\n<p><strong>7 &#8211;<\/strong> Try to hold steering wheel firmly at all the times during winter.<\/p>\n<p><strong>8 &#8211;<\/strong> Proper use of seat belt is crucial all the time but its importance increases many folds during winter.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"There_are_couple_of_more_safety_tips_to_remember_for_long-distance_travelling_during_winter\"><\/span>There are couple of more safety tips to remember for long-distance travelling during winter<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><strong>1 &#8211;<\/strong> First things first, read the weather reports in detail, now a days there are variety of useful free weather apps. In case, there is severe weather forecast, you can delay the trip because it could be deadly.<\/p>\n<p>However, if it is urgent and necessary to travel, let others inform about your complete travel plan and possible arrival time.<\/p>\n<p><strong>2 &#8211;<\/strong> Make sure your vehicle is in perfect operating condition and <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.enginecompare.co.uk\/home\/condition_home?car=new-engine\" target=\"_blank\">engine<\/a><\/strong> is working absolutely fine before going for a long journey in weather.<\/p>\n<p>You may visit nearby garage for quick-check as it is highly recommended because few minutes auto-check could helpful a lot.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>3 &#8211;<\/strong> You need to carry a blanket, gloves, and sufficient amount of food and water with you for long-distance journey in winter.<\/p>\n<p><strong>4 &#8211;<\/strong> It is important to stay within the vehicle if your car vehicle got caught in the snow.<\/p>\n<p><strong>5 &#8211;<\/strong> Don\u2019t try to push your vehicle for getting out of the snow, it will make the situation even worse.<\/p>\n<p><strong>6 &#8211;<\/strong> It is important to prevent the exhaust pipe from clogging with mud, ice or snow. Because the clogged pipe causes <span style=\"color: #0000ff\"><strong><a style=\"color: #0000ff\" href=\"http:\/\/www.hse.gov.uk\/gas\/domestic\/co.htm\" target=\"_blank\">carbon monoxide<\/a><\/strong><\/span> when the engine is running. Carbon monoxide is a deadly gas.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>There are couple of important things to remember for winter driving. Read the following blog carefully The drivers need to be well prepared ahead of time because severe weather could have serious consequences for automobile travel, it can be both dangerous and frightening. 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