Tips For Driving Your Vw In Winter

By Author: Julie Ann Hayes
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You must always follow the 'stop and think' rule before you start your car; and the rule becomes even more obvious during winters. There is nothing more important than safety once you start driving; so here are some important tips for driving your Volkswagen car during winters...

1. The first step is to get the car checked before winter begins. Checking the car includes everything right from the lights, wiper blades and windscreen washer to brakes, tyres and battery, check if all these things are in the working condition. If anything is not working properly, you must get it repaired before hitting the road so that you don't face any problems during the drive. Also, it is advisable to visit a company and get the full Volkswagen service done.

2. It is advisable for you to use the dipped lights. It is quite possible that you are not able to see ahead till the long distance because of the heavy snow. So, make sure you drive at a speed at which you can stop your car if you notice a sudden obstacle within the distance you can see ahead.

3. One of the most important tips is to go smooth; be it increasing the speed ...
... or decreasing it. It is not advisable to accelerate or apply the brakes suddenly. Harsh driving increases the possibility of occurrence of accidents.

4. It is always a good idea to drive in lower gear than the usual, when you are driving on ice or snow so that you have to apply fewer brakes.

5. On the icy roads, there are high chances of skidding of vehicles. So, it would be advisable if you keep more distance from the vehicle ahead from yours.

6. It is advisable not to drive when you are tired. It is obvious to become stressful during driving in bad weather conditions. So, make sure that you do take a halt every two hours, get some fresh air, freshen up and have some hot drinks before travelling further. This will help you being more conscious while driving in snow.

7. The most important tip is not to forget to keep your Volkswagen emergency kit in your car. It has got all the things that will make you feel relaxed during an emergency. So, now all you have to remember is water and food. Do not forget to read your Volkswagen Owner Manual for more information.

8. It is advisable for you to plan your route before you leave your house. You must know which roads are well enough to drive and which ones are untreated. Also, you should know the road you will be taking in the entire journey. Make sure you choose the safe roads over the short routes.

9. If you are travelling abroad, make sure you fit the winter tyres; especially in the places that have extremely cold temperature.

It is a must to check yourself as well as car in order to remain safe when you hit the roads. So, remember these points; drive safe, stay safe!

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