Wichita Driving School

Defensive Driving Strategies for Snow and Ice Conditions: 1. Maintain an Increased Following Distance 2. Adhere to the Basic Speed Rule - Ensure Your Speed Aligns with Current Road Conditions 3. Implement Space Management - Maintain a Larger Safety Cushion Around Your Vehicle 4. Exercise Pedal Control and Avoid Rear-End Collisions - Brake Early and Gently, Signal Well in Advance, and Slow Down Further Ahead of Time 5. Utilize Headlights - Activate Them to Enhance Visibility from Both the Front and Rear 6. Continuously Monitor Weather Conditions - Stay Informed About Road Conditions and Weather Forecasts, Recognizing That Bridges and Overpasses Are Prone to Freezing 7. Avoid Unnecessary Travel - Stay Home If Your Trip is Not Essential 8. Maintain Vehicle Control - Engage Traction Control and Refrain from Using Cruise Control in Adverse Weather Conditions 9. Exercise Common Sense - Ensure Your Vehicle's Wipers and Headlights Are Clean, Carry an Emergency Kit with Essentials Like a Shovel and a Charged Cellphone, and Wear Suitable Attire for the Prevailing Weather Conditions