Stay Safe On Winter Roads With These Tips! | Laurel, MD

King Kia Of Laurel’s Winter Driving Tips: 

• Be alert and allow more distance between your vehicle and others.
• Use your brakes carefully.  Brake early and carefully as it takes more time and distance to stop in adverse conditions.
• Don’t use “cruise control” in wintry conditions.
• Be courteous to other drivers.
• Keep to the right except to pass, using turn signals to alert other drivers of your intentions.
• Always buckle your seat belt and require your passengers to do the same.
• Reduce speeds. Remember that the posted speed limit is for ideal travel conditions.
• Allow for extra travel time or consider delaying trips if the weather is inclement.
• Don’t use your hand-held cell phone while driving, as mandated by law.
• Use your headlights, as required by law.