Every year, 800 Americans die in car crashes that happen when they are driving in winter weather. Another 16,800 are injured. There are three important safety tips that may help prevent you from becoming a statistic. Make Sure Your Car is Prepared Before you begin your winter driving, make sure your car is winterized by: Testing your battery. The power in your battery drops as the temperature of the environment drops.Checking the tread on your tires. Replace them if necessary. Depending on where you live, you may want to invest in snow tires or, at a minimum, be sure to carry … [Read more...]