{"id":692,"date":"2019-10-29T02:38:20","date_gmt":"2019-10-29T02:38:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/eyezup.com\/blog\/?p=692"},"modified":"2019-11-28T04:30:09","modified_gmt":"2019-11-28T04:30:09","slug":"tips-for-winter-driving-preparing-your-teen-for-potentially-dangerous-roads","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/eyezup.com\/blog\/tips-for-winter-driving-preparing-your-teen-for-potentially-dangerous-roads\/","title":{"rendered":"Tips for Winter Driving: Preparing Your Teen for Potentially Dangerous Roads"},"content":{"rendered":"

When your teen starts driving, you may talk until you\u2019re blue in the face about safety tips for driving in different conditions, including what it\u2019s like to drive in snow and ice. Unfortunately, nothing prepares a driver for driving in winter until you\u2019ve hit your first patch of ice in real life. It\u2019s often a little terrifying — even for seasoned drivers! We\u2019ve put together a list of tips for winter driving before you hit the road – for teens and adults alike!<\/p>\n

Pre-Winter Maintenance<\/h2>\n

Winter can and will wreak havoc on various parts of your car; the weather can prove dangerous even without ice on the roads<\/a>. Before winter hits, prepare your auto for the change in weather to provide the safest possible vehicle for your teen.<\/p>\n

Do a walk-around with your teen to check a few key parts on the car. Start with the tires. Tires lose pressure in cold weather — about 1 psi for every 10 degrees in temperature change<\/a>. In many cases, as you drive a little way the tires warm up and are fine, but it\u2019s something to always check. Teach your teen how to use a pressure gauge and how to fill up their tires – driving on low tires is dangerous enough — and the danger only multiplies with icy roads. Also teach your teen how to check the remaining tread – replace the tires if the tread is less than 2\/32 of an inch<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Check the windshield wipers for any signs of damage. Ice on the windshield will further damage worn wipers, creating the potential for low visibility. Show your teen how to change wipers and, if you live in an area with ice and snow, replace the wipers with those rated to take on the weather. Fill up the wiper fluid with one rated for the temperature in your area – de-icing formulas help in cold areas by helping remove ice from the windshield.<\/p>\n

Emergency Kit<\/h2>\n

Stock the car with an emergency kit. If your teen gets stranded due to bad road conditions, a few key items will help keep them safe.<\/p>\n