ECI – Engineers Construction

Winter driving in Vermont takes skill, patience, and special precautions.

1. Always start by clearing the windows, windshield, headlights, turn-signals, and mirrors of snow and frost.  Let the vehicle warm up adequately so that the defroster is effective.  Remove excessive snow from the roof.
2. Make sure all tires are adequate for the driving conditions – winter tread, all-season, studded, etc.
3. Drive defensively:
   1. Don’t speed
   2. Give yourself extra stopping distance
   3. Don’t be distracted (phone, beverage, radio, etc.)
   4. Be patient with other drivers
4. Watch for travel warnings and heed to recommendations
5. Remember not to pump anti-lock brakes (the younger generation may not understand what I’m talking about)
6. Be wary of other drivers behaving badly.
7. Plan for extra time.