Get Ready for Winter Driving

Snow, sleet, and ice are around the corner. Recent news stories have highlighted the challenges ODOT is facing with hiring people to drive snow plows which could lead to longer clearing times on primary and secondary roads.

Here are some tips to keep it between the ditches this winter:

Before You Go

  • Check your battery — battery power drops in colder temperatures

  • Check your tires — check the tread on your tires and replace if less than 2/32 of an inch

  • Check the tire pressure — tire pressure drops in colder temperatures

  • Wipers and fluid — replace your wipes and add fluid rated for negative temps

  • Remove Snow and ice — clear off your windows and mirrors

How to Avoid a Crash

  • Cruise control — do not use cruise control in wet or wintery conditions as your car will accelerate if your tires loose traction

  • Take your time — accelerate and decelerate slowly

  • Give more space — stopping distance increases so give the vehicles in front of your more space by increasing your following distance

  • Steer into the skid — take your feet off the pedals and turn the wheel in the direction you want to go; once you gain traction you will not have to overcorrect

  • If possible, do not stop when going uphill

If you have questions about personal injury claims please contact Scott for a no cost, no obligation consultation and case evaluation.

The Winter Rule: Slip and Fall Injuries on Icy Sidewalks and Parking Lots

Ohio personal injury attorney, Scott Kuboff, discusses Ohio’s “Winter Rule” and when a property or business owner is responsible for your injuries related to a slip-and-fall on an icy sidewalk or parking lot.

If you have sustained an injury after a fall on an icy sidewalk or parking lot, please contact Scott for a no cost, no obligation consultation and case evaluation.