Driving a car in the best conditions takes
an extreme amount of care and caution, but the winter months bring a whole new
element to safety. The colder weather, sometimes including snow and ice, can
make driving on the roads a lot harder and if your car is not up to scratch
your safety, your passengers’ safety and that of others around you, can be put
at risk.
After you’ve checked the regular items such
as battery, brakes, wipers and heating systems, what else needs to be done
heading into the Tassie winter?
Check
your windscreen - Inspect your car’s windscreen
carefully for cracks or chips. In icy conditions, the windshield glass can
become very cold and any cracks can spread further or even shatter your
windscreen altogether. Getting the tiny chips fixed before winter can prevent
such a disaster occurring.
Test
your tyres - Did you know that if you turn your
steering wheel to full hard lock you can check the wear on the tread of your
tyres? Doing this presents the full face
of the tyres, which helps you to check the entire surface for baldness. Car
tyres have wear indicators and shouldn't get to the point of ‘smooth’. If they
do, you need to pay us a visit as a matter of urgency to avoid unsafe driving
conditions.
Prepare
an emergency kit - Apart from your regular first
aid kit, it’s important to have an emergency kit packed in case you become
stranded with your car during the freezing winter months. Items to include are:
a blanket, portable phone charger, extra drinking water, protein snack bars and
a torch. These few things packed in the boot will ensure you and your
passengers are kept warm, fed and watered in the event of an extended wait for
help.
If you need any assistance in making sure
your vehicle is ready to face the harsh temperatures of winter, contact one of
the Cooper Automotive Service Centres today.
http://www.cooperautomotive.com.au/all-service-centres.html
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