AAA Texas released safety recommendations for San Antonio and surrounding areas before winter weather is expected to arrive on Monday evening. The organization advises drivers to ensure adequate tire tread, avoid heating vehicles in enclosed spaces, maintain a safe distance from other cars, and stay calm when encountering slick spots. AAA Texas also warns against cutting off larger commercial vehicles during icy conditions.
AAA Texas issues safety tips ahead of winter weather expected in San Antonio, South Central TexasLongest-serving judge in Bexar County to retire after 35 yearsSave big on self-care and jewelry with these Insider DealsDowntown San Antonio skyline photo shows the Tower of the Americas from the Thompson San Antonio River Walk hotel in July 2021.– AAA Texas released safety recommendations for San Antonio and surrounding areas before winter weather is expected to arrive on Monday evening.
“There are a lot of vehicles out there people are driving with too little tread on those tires and, if you think about that, that’s like if you’re driving with bald tires,” AAA Texas spokesperson Doug Shupe said. “That’s just a recipe for disaster.” It is best not to heat a vehicle in an enclosed space. Heating a vehicle indoors can lead to carbon monoxide poisoning.Give plenty of distance between yourself and other carsWhen coming across a slick spot, AAA Texas reminds drivers to stay calm and not to panic.
“Make sure that you remain calm, continue to look in, steer in the direction that you want that vehicle to go until it comes out of that skidding situation,” Shupe said. “What you don’t want to do is slam on the brakes. That’s going to only further cause the vehicle to lose control and potentially cause you to spin out.”Larger vehicles like these are typically seen jackknifed during icy conditions. Shupe said that is mostly due to other cars on the road.
“Many times that happens because those larger commercial vehicles were cut off by another driver and they can’t stop on a dime as quickly,” said Shupe.SA Live deals this week: $5 off SA Coffee Festival & more
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