Online Defensive Driving Tips

It is that time of the year when you start thinking about winterizing your car. Bill Hume, Vice President of Hankook Tire Canada says, “With unpredictable weather conditions, Canadian winters are challenging for even the most seasoned motorists”. He believes that every driver should create a checklist in order to ensure safety. Here are a few basic things that should be done to get your car safely through the winters: Changing the oil: A thinner viscosity engine oil is required to lubricate engine parts in the colder conditions. The car's user manual can be consulted for the fluid recommendations. Winter tires: There are these special tires that have an added groove capacity. This helps in dispelling all the extra snow which is stuck to the tire. Also, these winter tires are made of a softer compound which helps in providing additional traction. Battery check: The change in temperature leads to an increase in power demand. The use of defrosters, windshield wipers and the heating sy...