10 Winter Driving Tips

Be prepared and slow down.

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Winter has been upon us for about a month now. Well, two months, if you include the flurries some of us saw way back on Halloween, and that means that there have already been plenty driving incidents as a result. With cold weather and freezing precipitation comes the most dangerous and most frightening time to drive. Slick roads and poor judgment make the road a real-life pinball machine, as cars slide every which way. To help you prepare for this slush-covered battlefield, we've organized a few tips both for driving and preparing to drive. The goal is to keep you and your car safe, and although some might seem super obvious to you, we want to make sure those other dummies on the road are aware. Here are our 10 Winter Driving Tips

Related: 10 Signs You're Not Taking Care of Your Car

Have at Least a Half Tank of Gas at All Times

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No Sudden Movements

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The 10 and 10 Rule

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Don't Gun It and Don't Stop Going Up Hills

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Use Low Gears/Downshifting

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Wash Your Car Frequently

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Keep a "Stranded" Kit in your Car

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Warm Up the Car in Open Areas

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Check Your Antifreeze

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Turn Into Your Fishtails

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