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Winter Driving: Checklist for the new winter driver
« on: January 12, 2010, 04:03:09 am »



Senior Editor Paul Williams offers some helpful tips to help you get started on a winter’s morning, and how to drive safely in slippery conditions.

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Re: Winter Driving: Checklist for the new winter driver
« Reply #1 on: January 12, 2010, 11:30:56 am »
I try to avoid starting the front defrost until I've cleared the air intake of snow.
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Re: Winter Driving: Checklist for the new winter driver
« Reply #2 on: January 12, 2010, 01:49:22 pm »
What about clearing your roof of snow?
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Re: Winter Driving: Checklist for the new winter driver
« Reply #3 on: January 13, 2010, 02:39:16 pm »
I think I'll stick with garaging my car each night and avoid all the hassles :)
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Re: Winter Driving: Checklist for the new winter driver
« Reply #4 on: January 14, 2010, 12:11:27 pm »
Quote from: CD_Editor on January 12, 2010, 04:03:09 am
the first thing to do is get into the car, start the engine

That's a great way to pollute and waste fuel! And you event get to breathe those exhaust fumes while cleaning your car.
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Re: Winter Driving: Checklist for the new winter driver
« Reply #5 on: January 18, 2010, 10:03:45 pm »
Hi Paul--I like to suggest that you put the gearbox in neutral if you're having difficulty stopping, especially when approaching a traffic signal. This removes the tendency of the engine to fight the attempt at braking. I drive a standard, so my immediate impulse is to hit the clutch--same result.
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Re: Winter Driving: Checklist for the new winter driver
« Reply #6 on: January 18, 2010, 11:57:21 pm »
Quote from: Michael on January 12, 2010, 01:49:22 pm
What about clearing your roof of snow?

Not necessary.  The wind will take care of it, right?  Right?   ;D
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