Winter Driving Tip #2: Reduce Speeds in Snowy Weather Driving in a winter wonderland? Slow down! Snow, ice, and slush all lead to wet, slippery roads. Slippery roads reduce tire traction, making it harder to control your vehicle, especially if you try to stop or turn quickly. Sudden braking, accelerating, or steering can lead to [...]
December Drunk Driving Awareness It's common knowledge that alcohol consumption increases significantly in the month of December. Between holiday parties and New Year's Eve, there are plenty of reasons to raise a glass. There is never a reason to get behind the wheel after drinking. In December 2022* alone: Over 1,000 fatal drunk driving accidents [...]
Winter Driving & Low Tire Tread Depth With the gift giving season approaching, it's easy to put off costly auto repairs like purchasing new tires until after the new year. You may think to yourself, "What's the harm?" One of the worst things you can do during winter is drive on improper tires (like summer [...]
View this post on Instagram A post shared by Multerer Law Firm PLLC (@multererlaw) Completely Clear Ice and Snow Off Vehicle Completely clearing your vehicle of ice and snow is a vital step in protecting yourself and others while driving in winter. That means taking the extra few minutes to clear ice and snow off [...]
Common Causes of Car Accidents #11: Unsafe lane changes. Regardless if you’re on a city street driving 25 or on the thruway driving 55, never change lanes without first:• Checking your mirrors• Turning your head to check your blind spots• Putting on your turn signal Nowadays, your vehicle’s safety features make it very easy to [...]
View this post on Instagram A post shared by Multerer Law Firm PLLC (@multererlaw) Icy Roads: Tips For Staying Safe Today we woke up to freezing rain that left roads and vehicles across Western New York coated in ice. When driving on icy roads, it's essential that you: Give yourself extra time to get to [...]
View this post on Instagram A post shared by Multerer Law Firm PLLC (@multererlaw) Driving in Icy Conditions Driving in icy conditions is dangerous enough without other drivers failing to adjust to road conditions and wintry weather. As temperatures drop, this morning's flurry has a good potential of becoming ice. Snow and ice can cause [...]
Common Causes of Car Accidents #8: Driving on snowy or icy streets. Last week's polar plunge brought plenty of ice and snow to Western New York. While we previously posted a series of winter driving safety tips (find them at multererlaw.com), it's important to remember just how dangerous these driving conditions can become. Snow and ice [...]
Winter Driving Safety Tip #5: Stay calm and give yourself extra travel time. When roads are snowy or icy it's much harder to slow down quickly, even impossible in certain conditions. Slamming on the brakes or turning sharply can lead to skidding and loss of control. Rather than put yourself in a situation where you [...]
Winter Driving Safety Tip #4: Drive at an appropriate speed. Icy roads make slowing down quickly impossible. When visibility is low and roads are snowy or icy, slow down and drive below the speed limit. Slower speeds combined with greater distances between vehicles can reduce your need to slam on the brakes or turn sharply, [...]
