Driving in the snow can be tricky so we at Larry H. Miller Downtown Honda Spokane decided to take the time to offer a few tips and tricks to help you stay safe on the road this winter season!
Whether you're driving in the city or going on a long distance trip for the holidays here are a few items to keep in your vehicle so you can be prepared for anything.
- Ice scraper
- Tire chains
- Shovel or ice pick
- Water
- Flashlight
- Extra gloves, clothing or blankets
- An emergency food supply
- A charged cell phone
- Signal devices such as flares
It's also a good idea to put snow tires on your vehicle and to keep your tires properly inflated. We offer complimentary tire inspections here at Larry H. Miller Downtown Honda Spokane. Feel free to come in today to ensure that your vehicle stops, steers and stays on the road like it should.
A few other things to keep in mind while behind the wheel are as follows:
- Speed limits are for dry roads. Slow down when snow or ice is on the road.
- Turn your lights on for safety.
- Decrease your speed and leave yourself plenty of room to stop. You should allow at least three times more space than usual between you and the car in front of you.
- Brake gently to avoid skidding. If your wheels start to lock up, ease off the brake.
- Steer in the direction you want the front wheels to go. If your rear wheels are sliding left, steer left. If they're sliding right, steer right.
- You can sign up for snow plowing information in Spokane here. Enter your email and select "Snow Info Updates"
We hope everyone has a safe and wonderful holiday season! You can come by our dealership located at 1125 West 2nd Avenue Spokane,WA 99201 and we would be happy to inspect your tires and help prepare your vehicle for the winter season!
