5 Important Tips for Winter Driving Safety

Visibility on winter roads can change in an instant. Always use extreme caution when driving in blizzard, fog or any other low visibility conditions.

Here’s our Top 5 tips for practicing winter driving safety in low visibility conditions this season:

1. Brush snow and ice from the vehicle’s rooftop before traveling, which will keep the windshield and mirrors  clean for better visibility
2. Minimize distractions. Turn off the radio and as always, don’t use the phone
3. Use the right edge of the road or painted road markings as a guide
4. Slow down; remember that posted speed limits apply for best-case road conditions and not for when visibility is poor
5. Avoid sudden braking and brake early to give drivers behind you ample time and distance to react

Download a complete Low Visibility Tip Sheet to keep your drivers safe this winter below.

For more tips, advice and knowledge about how your fleet and drivers can weather the winter months, visit the Winter Driving section on our website.