Winter is just around the corner, and that means everybody will have to make adjustments in their driving. Snow will cover the ground, ice will blanket the roads, and, for some, vehicles will be all over the road.
When asked about preparing for winter driving, high school English teacher Sue Bartlett said,"I make sure my tires are good, both with air pressure and and tread size. I also make sure I have a scraper for the ice, jumper cables, and a blanket or extra cloths for warmth" School secretary Melissa Kogutkiewqicz said, "I drive slower, and I'm more cautious."
Of course, being prepared for winter driving and dealing with the conditions are two different things. "Black ice is hard because its unexpected and hard to see, avoiding drivers who don't know how do drive, and visibility are all issues" said Bartlett, on the hardships of winter driving. Also Kogutkiewqicz cautioned drivers to "slow down when the roads are slippery."
Some of the best advice anyone could get is driving in the winter. "Drive according to conditions. pace yourself, watch for deer, and if possible, stay off the roads if the conditions are bad. Also, give yourself a lot of time, and don't rush", said Bartlett. Also, Kogutkiewqicz said, "slow down"
Younger drivers are at a disadvantage when it comes to winter driving, simply because they don't have the experience advantage that other drivers have. There is good news, however. "The majority of the students are careful, but there is too much of the minority that speed and are reckless," said Bartlett, and Kogutkiewqicz said that students drive "fairly good" during the winter. They both said that they considered themselves to be good winter drivers as well.
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