October 10, 2017
Driving during winter storms without proper preparation is dangerous. In fact, car accidents are the leading cause of death during the winter. Even if no one is injured, storm-related accidents can cause major damage to cars, especially luxury cars like Audis and Porsches. Fortunately, there are a few safety precautions to prevent such disasters from occurring.
Check Your Car's Safety Features
The most important step in preparing your sports car for winter driving is checking its basic safety features and fixing any problems before taking the car out on the road. Here are a few to check:
Brakes
Brakes are especially important to check during winter, and
a professional dealership that specializes in import cars should test them.
Tires
Sport cars like Audis and Porsches generally sit lower to the
ground, partly because of the tires. While performance tires are great for
precision driving and control during dry summer months, they are dangerous to
use during winter. Invest in a set of winter or all-season tires that have
better traction and elevate your car higher off the ground OBD2 Scanner.
Heater
A functioning heater is important for both comfort and
safety. If your car gets stalled or stuck in the snow, having a good source of
heat can be the difference between life and death.
Defroster
Sports cars are more susceptible breakdowns during winter
if they haven't been properly warmed up. Make sure your car's defroster is
functioning correctly, and thoroughly warm your car up before driving.
Antifreeze
Make sure your car has a fresh supply of antifreeze
before taking it out during the winter. If you are unsure, have a professional
look at it.
Invest In Extra Safety Features
Investing in any number of these
extra safety features will help prepare your sports car for winter
driving.
All-Wheel Drive
Some people claim all-wheel drive is unnecessary
for urbanites, but that's not entirely true. All-wheel drive systems help you
stay safe on hills during winter storms Autel
MaxiCOM MK808.
Antilock Brakes
Antilock brakes prevent your tires from locking and
skipping, shorten stopping distances and give you more control over your
car.
Traction Control
Traction control is like antilock brakes, but for
acceleration, not stopping. Advanced traction control systems sense when your
tires are skipping or locking and reapply power to the wheels that have
traction.
Carry Safety Provisions
No matter what precautions you take, there
is always a chance your Porsche or Audi will break down or get
stuck in the snow. Therefore, it's important to keep safety provisions in your
car during the winter months, including:
- Blankets
- Food/Water
- Chains
- A shovel
- Flashlights
-
Road Flares
- Extra car keys
- Extra clothes
- First aid kit
- Extra
gas
Be Careful in General
- Slow down
- Allow extra time to get to your destination
- Keep your
eyes on the road
- Know your car's limits
Make sure your car is properly prepared for the weather, take a few safety
precautions, and you will reduce your chances of experiencing a tragic accident.
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