With Tasmania experiencing record snowfalls unseen in over twenty years, customers have shared with us their experiences driving in icy conditions. Here are our top tips for driving in snow. Slow down Use your gears instead of brakes to slow down and watch for icy patches on the shaded side of the road. If you are taking a long journey, watch out for bridges and on winding stretches where ice may have formed over a thin layer of snow. Take care to drive gently, with no sudden stops and starts or sudden movements. Driving in snow can cause skidding, so drive into the skid rather than slamming on your brakes. If you do get stuck, don’t rev. Instead put the car in a high gear and gently move forward or in reverse over the snow. Drive only if it’s necessary Ask yourself is your journey really that urgent or important? It probably feels like it is, but ask yourself what harm would come if you didn’t leave home – and weigh that up against the harm that might come if you were to have an an accident or get stranded. Before you leave If you do decide to head out, you shouldn’t … Continue reading Tips for Driving in Snow