{"id":261,"date":"2012-11-28T16:41:45","date_gmt":"2012-11-28T16:41:45","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.insurancefordfw.com\/blog\/?p=261"},"modified":"2014-07-16T09:49:36","modified_gmt":"2014-07-16T14:49:36","slug":"prepare-for-winter-driving-in-dallasft-worth-and-north-texas","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.insurancefordfw.com\/blog\/2012\/prepare-for-winter-driving-in-dallasft-worth-and-north-texas\/","title":{"rendered":"Prepare for Winter Driving in Dallas\/Ft. Worth and North Texas"},"content":{"rendered":"
Here are some tips for driving this Winter…<\/p>\n
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Have a mechanic check your car’s battery, brakes, fluid levels (antifreeze, windshield washer fluid and oil), as well as the heating and exhaust systems to ensure that your car is in good, safe working condition.<\/li>\n
Try to keep your gas tank full during the winter months. Don’t allow the gas to go below half a tank. Not only will this prevent damage from freezing, you’ll avoid running out of gas if you’re stuck in a traffic jam during the dead of winter.<\/li>\n
Install snow tires or all-weather radials with adequate treads.<\/li>\n
An adequate supply of windshield washing liquid is critical to wash away the mud and melted snow that can severely limit visibility.<\/li>\n
Prepare for an emergency. Keep blankets, flares, a sack of sand for traction, shovel, windshield scraper and brush, tool kit, towrope, booster cables and a flashlight with extra batteries in your trunk. You should also stock your car with material for survival, such as waterproof matches to melt snow for drinking water, a first aid kit, dry clothing and a brightly colored cloth (to tie to the antenna).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n