Even if it’s colder and conditions are tougher on the road, with good preparation, you can have a safe, exciting family road trip to your favorite outdoor destinations.
You will frequently need to adjust your speed to the conditions that cruise control does not allow, as it wants you to keep a consistent speed.
If you are tailgating them, the chances are much greater that you will crash into them because there isn’t enough time to stop their car if they need to take evasive action.
Whilst you may think this makes you more visible to other drivers, high beams reflecting off the snow can temporarily blind drivers coming the other way.
If you are going too slowly, they might think it is their opportunity to overtake you. This factor can lead to an accident if they hit black ice or another obstacle.
Black ice can be lethal to the inexperienced winter driver as it is difficult to see. It is thin and transparent, so can have you hydroplaning in seconds.
Cars fitted with ABS (Anti-lock braking system), you need a long continuous braking action, whilst those without traction control should look to pump the brake.