Winter Driving Tips For Toyota Drivers | Hollidaysburg, PA

Feb 15, 2022

It’s a snowy one out there, and your friends here at Fiore Toyota want to help make sure that if you have to hit the road, you do so safely! You might be used to winter roads, but that doesn’t make it any easier to get from point A to point B once the snow has fallen. We want to suggest staying off the roads and avoiding travel, but we do understand that isn’t always possible. So, we invite all drivers to take a peek below at our tips and tricks for driving in the snow, everyday driving, and long-distance driving. It never hurts to refresh yourself on best practices to ensure a safer trip! And, if you were planning on stopping into Fiore Toyota to shop for a new Toyota, don’t stress! Head over to our website to shop, value your trade-in, get pre-approved, and build your deal, all from the comfort of your own home with Fiore Direct Buy! Have any questions or concerns? Contact us today!

Tips For Driving In The Snow:

Accelerate and decelerate slowly. Applying the gas slowly to accelerate is the best method for gaining traction and avoiding skids.
Drive slowly. Everything takes longer on snow-covered roads. Accelerating, stopping, turning – nothing happens as quickly as on dry pavement. Give yourself time to maneuver by driving slowly.
The normal dry pavement following distance of three to four seconds should be increased to eight to ten seconds
Know your brakes. Whether you have antilock brakes or not, the best way to stop is threshold braking.
Don’t stop if you can avoid it.
Don’t stop going up a hill. There’s nothing worse than trying to get moving up a hill on an icy road.
Make it know what kind of driving assistance you have (AAA, Roadside Assistance, etc.)

Everyday Driving Tips:

Avoid driving while you’re fatigued.
Never warm up a vehicle in an enclosed area, such as a garage.
Make certain your tires are properly inflated.
Keep your gas tank at least half full to avoid gas line freeze-up.
If possible, avoid using your parking brake in cold, rainy, and snowy weather.
Do not use cruise control when driving on any slippery surface (wet, ice, sand).
Always look and steer where you want to go.
Use your seat belt every time you get into your vehicle.

Long-Distance Driving Tips:

Watch Weather Reports
Service your vehicle before hitting the road
Keep at least half a tank at all times
If you become snow-bound, stay with your vehicle. It provides temporary shelter and makes it easier for rescuers to locate you.
Tie a brightly colored cloth to the antenna or place a cloth at the top of a rolled-up window to signal distress, if needed.
Make sure the exhaust pipe isn’t clogged with snow, ice, or mud if you slide off the road

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