{"id":2026,"date":"2014-03-14T14:41:55","date_gmt":"2014-03-14T19:41:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/going-places.thegeneral.com\/driving-in-winter-weather\/"},"modified":"2025-09-05T16:14:20","modified_gmt":"2025-09-05T21:14:20","slug":"driving-in-winter-weather","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.thegeneral.com\/going-places\/blog\/safe-driving-tips\/driving-in-winter-weather\/","title":{"rendered":"Driving in Winter Weather &#8211; 7 Tips for Driving through the Slush"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-the-snow-is-melting-now-what\">The Snow is Melting. Now What?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If you\u2019re not used to slushy, winter conditions, then these next few hundred words are going to be the most important words you read this week.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We want you and your family to arrive safe and sound to wherever it is that you need to go.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>So, while you\u2019re sitting here right now, think back to the last time you walked across the ice. Remember how gently you had to step, how cautious you were. Remember how slowly you put one foot in front of the other.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Keep that mindset as you venture out on those slush covered roads.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You want to drive gently. Be cautious. And move according to the conditions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-basic-tips-to-help-you-navigate-through-slushy-winter-conditions\">Basic Tips to Help You Navigate Through Slushy Winter Conditions<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Plan your travels accordingly.\u00a0 Please don\u2019t rush. If you\u2019re running late, before you get in the car, call and tell whomever is expecting you to expect you late.\u00a0 If you don\u2019t like the sound of that, then give yourself an extra 10 minutes for every half hour of your drive.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Assume that no one knows what they\u2019re doing. Think about it. You\u2019re not used to driving in slushy conditions, and most likely the people sharing the road aren\u2019t either.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Follow the leader, but keep your distance.\u00a0 You\u2019ll often see one lane that is well traveled. You will see a trail from the tires of the cars in front of you.\u00a0 Do your best to keep your tires in that trail. Changing lanes in slushy conditions is dangerous. Use caution.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Did you see the keep your distance part? It takes longer to stop in slushy, wet or icy conditions. So, driving like you\u2019re in a NASCAR race isn\u2019t a good idea. 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