6. Keep your lights on.
On your solo winter road trip, always have your lights on so that you are more visible from the front and from behind. Visibility helps prevent accidents caused by others.
7. Use low beams in storms.
If you’re driving in a snow storm, only use your low beams. You may be tempted to turn on your high beams because instinct says you will be able to see better but, in fact, high beams will cause a reflection off the snowflakes and make visibility more difficult.
8. Clean your lights.
When you stop for gas, clean off your front and rear lights. They may have become covered in snow and slush as you traveled.
9. Be especially careful on bridges.
With wind rushing above and below bridges, the road tends to be colder and can have more ice on it. Be especially aware of ice on bridges and slow down.
10. Don’t use cruise control.
You need total control of your car so don’t turn it over to technology when the roads are not clear.
