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Saturday, 3 May 2014

Reducing The Fear Of Driving In Winter

By Hedrick Lepsch


More often than not, your Monroe car insurance policy won't be a bone of contention when it comes time to figure out your budget. You should not look at your Monroe auto insurance policy based on the money that you pay for it.

You have to evaluate each Monroe car insurance policy based on the benefits that they offer and nothing more. The trained professionals associated with your Monroe auto insurance company will help you find the best policy for your needs.

First, you might need to consider buying a new vehicle. If you drive a sports car or convertible, it might not be able to handle the demands of frequent winter driving. If you live in an area that may only have one or two storms all winter long, you can probably get away without replacing your car but if it is going to snow any more frequently than that, you may not have a choice.

If your tires are old and the tread is worn, you should get them replaced as soon as possible. When you do get them replaced, you should consider getting tires that are designed for handling wet weather.

Even if your tires do not need to be replaced, they may still need to be rotated. If you fail to properly rotate your tires, you may have unbalanced tread. Unbalanced tread can be very dangerous. If one tire is able to grip the road but another is not, the car can be more susceptible to hydroplaning.

It happens a lot that people who switch from provider to provider without even thinking about it end up getting penalized in some way. The rate that you pay with a new provider might be low for now, but you need to be aware of any potential introductory periods.

First, take your foot off the gas. This will allow the car to slow down naturally based on the friction of the road and your drivetrain. Do not slam on your brakes, this can cause the hydroplane to get worse. If you do need to use your brakes, apply them just as you would to perform a normal stop. If your car is equipped with anti-lock brakes, it will help modulate the brake pressure to prevent the wheels from locking up and sliding on the road surface.

Second, steer in the direction of the road, in other words, steer in the direction that you want the car to go. This might seem obvious but some people panic when a car starts to slide and try to steer in the opposite direction of the slide. This will put the front wheels at odds with the rear wheels and actually make it more difficult for the car to regain traction.

If you follow these tips for safer winter driving, you probably won't need those changes you made to your Seattle car insurance.




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