{"id":186,"date":"2013-12-19T10:20:17","date_gmt":"2013-12-19T17:20:17","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.insure-ccia.com\/articles\/?p=186"},"modified":"2013-12-19T10:20:17","modified_gmt":"2013-12-19T17:20:17","slug":"seasonal-driving-tips","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/www.insure-ccia.com\/articles\/seasonal-driving-tips\/","title":{"rendered":"Seasonal driving tips"},"content":{"rendered":"

The wrong mapping device could send you over the edge<\/strong><\/em><\/h2>\n

Before you go on your next trip, make sure you check the weather and road conditions, and oh yes… if you\u2019re going to use a GPS device, choose one designed for commercial driving.<\/p>\n

Example: A truck driver (just last month) drove almost to the top of Butterfield Canyon Utah where he came within inches of falling down a one hundred foot drop-off. Despite very narrow and winded roads, the driver kept going because his GPS instructed him to. Ultimately, he got to a place where he couldn\u2019t make the turn. The rescue took six hours and meant two-thirds of his cargo had to be off-loaded so a front-end loader could lift the trailer around the hairpin turns to a place where the he was able to turn around.<\/p>\n

Not all navigation systems are the same and the shortcut you trusted to save you time and fuel could end up costing you more than you bargained for. It is extremely important for truckers to understand important route restrictions, road and weather conditions. Commercial mapping devices choose routes based on your vehicle\u2019s length, width, height, axle weight and hazardous materials onboard. They can track fuel purchases, list truck stop and service locations and include real-time weather overlays.<\/p>\n

Adjust your driving to fit conditions<\/p>\n

\u2022 Turn off your cruise control.
\n\u2022 If you lose traction with the road, gradually slow down. Don\u2019t slam on the brakes.
\n\u2022 Use caution when driving on bridges or overpasses. Because of their elevation, the ground does not warm these surfaces and they are the first to freeze and become slippery when the temperature drops. Shaded areas also remain cooler and freeze faster.
\n\u2022 Know your route. Some roads are regularly maintained while others less frequently leaving the potential for dangerous obstacles and surface damage to contend with.
\n\u2022 Don\u2019t drive fatigued. If you\u2019re feeling tired, find a place where you can safely pull off the road and rest.
\n\u2022 Always perform a pre-trip inspection testing the heater and defroster, lights, wipers, battery and tires.
\n\u2022 Be sure to use antifreeze that\u2019s good to -25\u00b0F; check and fill washer and other fluids and make sure hoses aren\u2019t loose or brittle.
\n\u2022 Keep an automotive safety kit in your vehicle.<\/p>\n

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