Staying Safe on Winter Roads

Here at Schaumburg Toyota, we offer a wide range of new and pre-owned Toyota cars you’re sure to love! Come visit us to check out stylish, capable and totally reliable cars, trucks and SUVs you’ll want to keep in the family for generations to come! But because we’re not just interested in putting you behind the wheel of a new Toyota vehicle—we want to ensure you and your car stay safe, no matter what the road ahead may look like! That’s why Schaumburg Toyota and AAA have some driving tips and tricks for when the cold weather sets in!

When it comes to winter driving, it’s important to be prepared. You’ll want to take your vehicle in for winterization, like getting the battery, hoses, and belts checked and cold-weather wiper fluid added. You may even want to consider switching to winter tires.

But, of course, that’s not the only way to keep your Toyota vehicle safe this holiday season! It’s also important to keep your tires inflated properly for maximum tread and your gas tank more than half full, to prevent line freezing.

You’ll want to accelerate and decelerate slowly, with plenty of room between you and the car in front of you and give yourself plenty of time to get wherever you’re headed. Slower driving can make all the difference when staying safe in rougher conditions. Try to avoid stopping whenever possible, but especially on hills, as getting stuck on a hill can be a very challenging situation to handle. And don’t worry if you have to stay home! Skipping the unsafe surfaces is an effective way to be a safe driver—so use your best judgment!

Schaumburg Toyota is here to help you winterize your car properly for the cold weather. Don’t wait—visit us at 875 West Golf Road in Schaumburg today so you can drive with peace of mind tomorrow!