Preparing Your Toyota for Icy Roads | Winter Safety Tips

Dec 13, 2023

A white Toyota SUV, drives on an icy road.

Winter can take a toll on any vehicle, including Toyota vehicles. As winter approaches, it’s time to prepare for icy roads. At Newbold Toyota, we offer several winter safety tips to help you drive safely on the road.

Change Your Tires

Winter tires are designed for this particular season. They have better traction and help prevent skidding and other dangerous situations. This is especially helpful when roads are icy or slick from falling or freezing rain or snow.

Inspect Your Vehicle’s Winter Essentials

Toyotas have an assortment of winter accessories. Quickly check all these systems and components to ensure you’re ready for icy roads and winter weather. This list includes your windshield wipers, heating elements that melt snow on windows, and your vehicle’s heater to keep everyone in your car or truck nice and warm.

Pack Winter Gear in Your Trunk

Be prepared for icy roads with the right essentials in your trunk. This includes an extra tire, a shovel in case you need to dig yourself out of snow and icy situations, and ice melt or a similar ice melting product. A small scraper can also be helpful if you need to scrape ice off your windows. It’s also a good idea to pack a few blankets and snacks. You never know if you’ll be in a situation where you’ll need to wait for assistance on a cold winter day when conditions are bad.

Inspect Your Lights

Make sure your vehicle’s lights are working correctly. Lights are essential during winter weather when visibility is often impaired. Check with your dealership about replacement lights or repairs if there are any issues.

Increase Your Driving Distance

Be prepared for icy roads by watching your distance from other vehicles in front of you. Stay at least 5-6 seconds behind vehicles in front of you.

Check the Weather Before You Drive

Stay up-to-date on the winter weather conditions, whether for a planned trip or your daily commute to work. You can also download weather apps for your area to get alerts when conditions change.

Drive Slowly

Slow down if conditions are hazardous on the road. Stick to the speed limit as much as possible. However, use common sense and slow down when conditions warrant slower driving.

Know Your Brakes

If unsure, find out what brakes you have on your vehicle. This added knowledge helps you react faster when it’s time to stop quickly on icy roads. Bring your vehicle to a dealer for brake service if they require repair or maintenance.

Visit Us Today!

Newbold Toyota is here to help keep you safe on the winter roads. Contact us today if you need winter tires or a general vehicle checkup.

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