It’s important to take extra caution when navigating wintertime roads. By always keeping an eye on the forecast and road conditions, you can avoid a perilous situation. But sometimes, inclement winter weather arrives suddenly, potentially leaving you in need of assistance. In such a situation, you can call up Blue Gray Towing. We provide towing and roadside assistance in the greater Hagerstown area. 

Helpful Tips for Safe Winter Driving

When you’re cruising down the road and Old Man Winter suddenly brings a storm along, it’s important to stay as calm as you can because panicking could lead you to make an irrational or impulsive decision that puts you in a more dangerous situation. As soon as you suspect that driving conditions are turning hazardous, it’s best if you can safely pull into a parking lot where there is somewhere warm to go inside and make a call. But if you are stuck on the road shoulder, then turn on your hazards and call up for emergency help ASAP to get assistance and guidance as needed. 

Another important way to stay safe on the road during the winter months is to keep your brakes in excellent condition while maintaining a safe following distance. This makes it less likely that you’ll slide into the car in front of you when trying to stop on a slippery road. In good weather, your following distance should be at least three seconds. In rain, this should be lengthened to six seconds. And if it’s snowy, then at least a ten-second following distance is recommended. 

It’s often recommended that you should keep headlights on at all times, but it’s especially important to do this during the wintertime, when visibility is regularly poor. With your headlights on, it’ll be easier to see looming roadway hazards, and easier for other drivers to see you coming. 

Towing & Roadside Assistance in Hagerstown, MD 

When you need towing or roadside assistance in Hagerstown, MD or Greencastle, PA, contact Blue Gray Towing. We provide 24/7 towing services for both commuter and commercial vehicles. Our crew will show up ASAP to get you out of harm’s way!