(HealthDayNews) -- Driving safely on snow and ice requires concentration, awareness, skill and preparedness.
The University of Wisconsin suggests these driving tips:
- Think "traction" and make sure your tires are in good condition. Remember, if a road looks wet, it may actually have a thin film of ice coating. Be especially wary of shaded areas -- you could be looking at black ice.
- Allow extra space between you and the other guy. Stopping takes longer on an icy road.
- Make sure all of your lights are working and visible and that the windshield washer fluid is full. Poor visibility is a common problem during winter.
- Beware of bridges. Because they are surrounded by air, bridges freeze long before adjacent road surfaces.
