With the winter driving season upon us we would like to remind everyone to drive safely and to take all the necessary precautions to keep you and your family safe!
Always use the necessary precautions to protect yourself and your loved ones:
· Remember to always wear your seat belt!
· Do not text or engage in other activities that may distract you while driving.
· Thick jackets may keep your child warm but they also may interfere with the proper harness fit for your child in a car seat. Try using a lighter jacket and placing blankets around your child after the harness is snug and secure.
· NEVER leave your child unattended in or around your vehicle.
· Slow it down! If you find yourself in a skid, ease off the brakes and gently reapply pressure.
· Give more space to the other cars. A general rule of thumb is to remain 3-4 seconds behind a car in front of you. In bad weather that space needs to be increased to 8-10 seconds.
If you are stopped or stalled in wintry weather, follow these safety rules:
· Stay with your car and don’t overwork yourself.
· Put bright markers on the antenna or windows and keep your dome light on
· To avoid over exposure to carbon monoxide poisoning, don’t run your car for long periods of time with the windows up. If you must run it make sure your exhaust pipe is clear from snow and run it just long enough to stay warm.
· Be prepared! Make sure you have extra blankets, flashlight and warm clothing in case you are in an accident and need to wait for help.
-Amanda Ray
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