Winter Driving FAQs

Are any special schools available for winter driving?
A number of winter driving schools operate throughout the country with programs suited for new drivers and wannabe racers. One example is the Bridgestone Winter Driving School located in Steamboat Springs, Colorado.

Should rear-wheel-drive vehicles be avoided for areas with bad weather?
Not necessarily. Most late model, rear-wheel-drive cars offer systems designed to improve performance in bad weather, such as traction and stability control systems. Combine these technologies with winter tires and a safe, knowledgeable driver, the wheels driving the vehicle become less important.

I've heard people talk about how dangerous black ice is. What is it?
Black ice is simply a patch of ice on the road, and from a driver's perspective, it blends in with the pavement. It is the cause of numerous accidents because drivers feel confident they are traveling on a dry surface, only to discover they are on ice.

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