Getting around safelyis no easy chore

    Looked at a calendar lately? Time sure is flying! It seems like just yesterday you were enjoying those long, sunny days out by the lake. Now you’re counting down the days till Thanksgiving and Christmas; but the holidays aren’t all you should be thinking about. The most wonderful time of the year is also the most dangerous time of year to be on the roads.
    According to the AAA, loss of visibility, slick roads and poorly maintained brakes lead to thousands of accidents every year, and the highest number of weather-related injuries and fatalities occur during the wet and snowy months of winter. But there are precautions you can take to help prevent accidents, and to be prepared, just in case.
    It’s always good to be a defensive driver, but it’s especially important in inclement weather. Good winter driving depends on using common sense and adjusting your driving to weather conditions.
• Keep your gas tank full to minimize condensation, and provide an extra margin of comfort and safety in case of delays.
• Don’t use your cruise control or overdrive when it’s freezing (or colder).
• Trucks take longer to stop, so don’t cut in front of them.
• Don’t get overconfident with four-wheel drive. It helps you get going quicker but won’t help you stop any faster.
• Add weight to the rear of your car or truck for better traction. If you drive a car, add weight to the trunk by using sandbags. If you drive one of the more than 38 million registered trucks on the roads, you should add weight to the truck bed. This can be done with a Line-X Spray-On Truck Bedliner. The liner adds about 50 pounds of weight to deter rear wheel skids. It also provides lifetime protection against the rust and corrosion that can form quickly in winter weather.
• A CB radio or cellular phone can be a lifesaver for you or another stranded motorist in the event of an emergency or collision.
    These tips and a little common sense will keep you and your family safe on the road this winter. For more information on Line-X Spray-On Truck Bedliners, or to find the dealer nearest you, visit www.linex.com or call (800) 831-3232. Line-X has close to 500 locations across the United States.
Courtesy of ARAcontent