Senior Moments - The Campbellford Seniors Club Newsletter Issue 25 | Page 16

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•  You could also get a discount on your
auto insurance – ask your insurance
provider.
Be sure to install four winter tires –
never mix different types of tires on one
vehicle.
Learn how to get ready for winter and
stay safe on the road.
Getting Ready For Winter
Winter weather can start early –
especially in Northern Ontario. Follow
these tips so you’ll be prepared for the
first snowfall.
•  Get a maintenance checkup to make
sure your vehicle is winter-ready
•  Keep your fuel tank at least half full
to help reduce moisture in the fuel
system and add weight to the vehicle
•  Make sure you have an ice-scraper
and washer fluid that works down to
-40°C
•  Put together a winter survival kit to
keep it in your vehicle and include:
charged phone
water and non-perishable food
flashlight
blanket and warm clothes
jumper cables
shovel
traction mats or sand
candles, a lighter or matches
Winter Tires
Putting winter tires on your vehicle:
• improves traction and control in frost,
snow and icy conditions
•  shortens braking distances by as
much as 25%
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Check your tires regularly for wear and
pressure. Cold weather can bring down
your tire pressure, and worn or damaged
tires make it harder to drive safely.
Driving In Winter Weather
Winter weather can be unpredictable but
some extra preparation and caution can
help you stay safe.
Before You Leave
•  Check the weather forecast. If it looks
bad, delay your trip if you can.
•  Visit Track my Plow to find out where
plows are on provincial highways
(available in London, Chatham, Owen
Sound,
Niagara/Hamilton,
Peel/
Halton, Toronto, York, Durham, Simcoe
County, Ottawa, Huntsville, Kingston
West, Kingston East and Bancroft
areas)
•  Use Ontario 511 to check road
conditions:
- web: ontario.ca/511
- Twitter: @511Ontario
- dial 511 (hands-free, voice-activated
phone service)
•  Clear ice and snow from your windows,
lights, mirrors and roof
On The Road
•  Slow down and stay in control
Many winter collisions happen
because drivers are going too fast for
road conditions.