Winter has come to Ukraine: reminding you of winter driving techniques

Anna Tkach

AutoPortal editorial team

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Drivers have become unaccustomed to snow and ice, as evidenced by a sharp spike in accidents directly dependent on the condition of the road surface.

Starting January 13, forecasters predict snowfall and frost for Ukrainian drivers. For many car owners, such seemingly familiar seasonal changes become a real test. Sudden weather changes catch drivers off guard, and this often provokes an increase in the number of accidents.

A thin ice crust on the road, which is easy to confuse with wet asphalt, poses a particular danger. During the period when above-zero temperatures imperceptibly turn into below-zero, it is important to be extremely vigilant and use driving techniques typical for winter.

The Ukrainian Hydrometeorological Center promises frost and precipitation until the end of January, so we decided to refresh readers' memories with tips on preparing a car for cold weather and the basic principles of safe driving in winter:

Preparing the car for winter. Expert recommendations:

Lesson No. 1. How to start moving

Lesson No. 2. Proper parking

Lesson No. 3. Steering wheel vibration

Lesson No. 4. Choosing speed

Lesson No. 5. How to drive through intersections

Lesson No. 6. Smooth driving

Lesson No. 7. Calculating a safe distance

Lesson No. 8. Understeer and oversteer of the car

Lesson No. 9. When to use the handbrake

Lesson No. 10. Using hazard lights

Lesson No. 11. Seat belts and choosing clothes