Winter calls for hot cocoa, a crackling stone fireplace, steaming soup, and a thick blanket to keep you warm. The dreary season can be tolerable if you are completely comfortable in your home, but the reality is that you have to leave the house at some point. This is why it is important to brush up on your winter driving skills, to keep you safe on the roads in slippery conditions.
The winter months can cause tragic car accidents because drivers are not comfortable driving in the wintry conditions. Closed head injuries usually result from a large blow to the head, which is what occurs when the head hits the dashboard in a collision. This is when a serious brain injury attorney is needed to help the victim prove the inexperienced winter driver is at-fault in the accident.
Winter Driving Tips
Here are a few winter driving tips to help prevent a serious brain injury attorney from stepping into the picture:
- Always make sure that your vehicle’s tires are inflated in the winter;
- Keep your gas tank half full (at least) to avoid fuel freezing;
- Cruise control should be avoided on rain, ice, or sand;
- Avoid driving when you are tired;
- Don’t warm up your car in a small space (such as a garage); and
- Avoid using the parking brake in the winter weather.
Winter driving requires preparation and patience. You have to make sure that you dress for the weather (if the car happens to break down in the cold), that your car has a cooling system that has enough antifreeze to avoid freezing, and get your brakes checked regularly. If you have suffered a brain injury as the result of a winter accident, book a free consultation with a serious brain injury lawyer today with Sokoloff.
Sources:
http://exchange.aaa.com/safety/roadway-safety/winter-driving-tips/#.VgLusru3AyA
http://www.asha.org/public/speech/disorders/TBI/
http://exchange.aaa.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/AAA-How-to-Go-Ice-Snow.pdf