Safety Tips For Driving In Winter On Ohio Road

Safety Tips For Driving In Winter:

Driving in winter weather is bit difficult as compared to the summer session. Number of accidents in winter session usually increased due to dangerous condition of weather. 

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According to a report 11,544 accidents will happen in the winter session of 2015-2016.There were 9 nine deaths and 3,096 injuries will happen in the result of those accidents due to snow, ice slush-covered roadways on Ohio roads. Investigation proofs that 68% of accidents were happen due to the over speed related factors. 

But according to an other report the number of accidents are 54% decreased as compared to the last year (Winter session of 2014-2015).

There are some safety tips for driving in winter by the State Highway Patrol Ohio for save driving in winter session.

 As winter session is again reached to your door step so every one should must drive with be very care full and caution. You should must have to adjust your vehicle according to upcoming weather conditions.

Kurt Gray, Director Of Driver services for AAA Mid- Atlantic said ,

“Senior drivers can help reduce their risk on the road by updating their general driving knowledge and skills through a defensive driving refresher course, and self-regulating when and where they choose to drive,”

• You must have to slow down your vehicle's speed while you are driving on a snow covered road. And you are advised to maintain a bigger distance from your next vehicle.

• Windshield washer must be full and keep you gas tank 75% filled up. Avoid to use parking breaks which helps you to control your vehicle on slippery surface.

• Avoid eating and testing while you are driving most of accidents had happen due to this. So you must have to pay full attention on the road while you are driving. Paying full attention is most important.

• You should have to take proper and full rest before starting driving will decrease the chances of risks.

• In case of emergency you should must have the following things which helps you if you have been stuck on a winter road. 

1. Cell phone with care charger.
2. Help line numbers.
3. First aid box.
4. Emergency Light.
5. Blanket and sleeping bag.
6. Bottle of water.
7. Energy foods.
8. Candle and a lighter or match box.
9. A Long chain.

We also suggest you to please log on to http://www.ohgo.com for check road conditions of ohio before start travelling.And must follow the Safety tips for driving in winter session on Ohio road.

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