Award Winning, Highly Customer Rated, Moving Company Gives Tips On Winter Driving

Online, December 10, 2011 (Newswire.com) - Take it slow.
Winter weather can bring additional challenges to driving, reducing speed is your best strategy for maintaining control of your car and ensuring that you have plenty of room to stop or react to whatever happens in front of you.

Focus only on driving.
Distraction is always dangerous, but when you're trying to navigate icy streets and unpredictable situations, distracted driving can be especially risky.

Plan ahead.
Avoid travel during bad conditions If you must drive, stick to daylight hours when visibility is better and more resources are available in case you get stuck. Always check on weather and road conditions before you get on the road.

Keep a winter emergency kit in your car.
Make sure you have flares, safety triangle, and flashlights so you can stay visible if you break down. Pack blankets and extra warm clothes, food, and water in case you get stranded.

Clear your windows, roof, trunk, and hood before driving.
Vehicle windshield wipers aren't designed to clear heavy, wet snow and ice off your windshield, and they don't clear the entire surface. Be sure to clear the snow off the rest of your car, too, so it doesn't fly off and blind other drivers. Clear headlights and tail lights, too.

Get your car serviced for winter conditions.
No matter how many other commitments you may have, save time in the long run by making sure tires are properly inflated so they'll grip on slick roads. Check antifreeze levels to make sure you have the right levels for your region. Depart with a full tank of gas and allow time for regular fuel stops to avoid running low.

For more tips on relocating for a new job or moving information, call Keith Parker at the Sacramento location of TWO MEN AND A TRUCK at 916-852-7411 or visit us on the web at www.twomensacramento.com
TWO MEN AND A TRUCK is the largest franchised moving company in North America. It includes more than 200 locations and more than 1,200 trucks on the road. Each location is independently owned and operated, and sells boxes and packing supplies. Locations complete home and business moves, as well as packing and unpacking services.