(KINCARDINE, ON.) – Winter has returned to Bruce County and the South Bruce OPP want to remind drivers of the following safety tips:
Stay alert, slow down and stay in control — the three key elements to safe winter driving.
What makes the difference between an ordinary driver and a good one?
o An ordinary driver reacts to the road situations.
o A good driver anticipates crises and avoids them.
Don’t head out if the snowplows and sanders haven’t had a chance to do their work. If you’re going to be late, remember being late is better than not arriving at all.
What should you do if you start to skid?
o Don’t PANIC!
o Look where you want your vehicle to go and steer in that direction.
o Don’t brake
o Don’t accelerate
Drive according to current road and weather conditions. Keep a safe distance between you and the vehicle in front of you and avoid situations where you may have to brake suddenly on a slippery surface.