Winters are always very cold and harsh in many countries including many states in the US. The ice, snow, wind, rain, fog and dark environment all contribute to hazardous road conditions. The combination of all the above factors leads to many winter road accidents every year.
Research done on all the road accidents indicates that majority of accidents occur at dusk, because of poor visibility early darkness due to poor visibility and other winter conditions. Another major issue during the winter season is the formation of ice on the roads that blocks traffic and leads to dangerous slippery conditions. Highway authorities try to maintain the roads by plowing and salting most of the major roads and highways. Their main concern is to prevent the roads from icing and clearing snow fast enough to avoid road closures.
In the winter, many cars stop when in motion due to freezing fuel and the accumulation of snow in the engine. This is extremely dangerous as any other vehicle approaching from behind may not be able to stop in time to avoid a collision. Drivers should take extra care while driving on winter roads, and should drive slowly and carefully when the weather is bad. They should make sure that car lights are working properly and tire have optimum pressure. The oil level should be checked often, and drivers should carry blankets, flashlights, etc. at all times during the winter.
It's essential for car drivers to maintain a list of important telephone numbers that can be used in case of an emergency or if the car breaks down. Special fog headlamps and taillights can be installed to help driving in heavy fog.
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