How to Avoid Winter Car Accidents

When the roads are slick, you can’t slam on your brakes. Not only will you not be able to stop, you’ll likely lose control of the car and start to slide or spin. If you are driving behind someone, make sure to leave plenty of room between their tail end and your front end so you can come to a stop very, very slowly. Tap your brakes gently or let off the gas to come to slow, easy stop.

One of the biggest contributors to winter car accidents in Indiana is people who drive too fast for the conditions. While going 15 mph may seem frustrating when you have somewhere to be, driving slowly significantly reduces the risk of getting into an accident.

Because stopping is more difficult on icy or snowy roads, many people try to slide through an intersection instead of coming to a full stop. This is a large contributor to winter accidents, and it’s important that you come to a slow but steady stop at an intersection. Similarly, don’t gun the gas when you get ready to move forward. If you do, you might spin your tires or lose control of the car. Instead, gently give your car some gas and move slowly through the intersection after your stop.