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winter driving tips
 
 
 
 
 
Before you drive
 
 
 
ice scraper
Clear snow and ice from your windows, lights, hood, and roof.
Check that your headlights, brake lights, and turn signals are operational and clear of snow.
headlights
windshield wiper
Make sure your defrosters and windshield wipers work and that you have windshield wiper fluid.
Keep your fuel tank close to full whenever possible.
fuel gauge
 
 
On the Road
 
 
 
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Wear your seat belt.                             
Adjust speeds based on current weather conditions.
slow down
cruise control
Do not use cruise control if the roads are snow covered.
Increase your following distance of the vehicle in front of you.
increase distance
snowplow
Don't crowd the plow - stay a good distance behind a vehicle that is plowing snow.
 
 
 
Contact the Fleet Garage for help with lights, wipers, fluid, or low tire pressure at umfleetandgarage@umich.edu or (734) 764-2490