Tips for driving on icy roads

Pruitt's Auto Collision recognizes the need for a reminder course on driving in winter weather. This happens to all of us. We get used to driving in normal conditions and then we are not ready (mostly mentally) when icy weather hits. If you happen to get into an accident, call Pruitt's Auto Collision for your Owasso collision repair needs. We are a full service collision repair shop. We are working hard to become the best auto repair shops in the Tulsa Metro Area. To try to avoid meeting us please follow these tips from www.weather.com:

1. Decrease your speed and leave yourself plenty of room to stop. You should allow at least three times more space than usual between you and the car in front of you.
2. Brake gently to avoid skidding. If your wheels start to lock up, ease off the brake.
3. Turn on your lights to increase your visibility to other motorists.
4. Keep your lights and windshield clean.
5. Use low gears to keep traction, especially on hills.
6. Don't use cruise control or overdrive on icy roads.
7. Be especially careful on bridges, overpasses and infrequently traveled roads, which will freeze first. Even at temperatures above freezing, if the conditions are wet, you might encounter ice in shady areas or on exposed roadways like bridges.
8. Don't pass snow plows and sanding trucks. The drivers have limited visibility, and you're likely to find the road in front of them worse than the road behind.
9. Don't assume your vehicle can handle all conditions. Even four-wheel and front-wheel drive vehicles can encounter trouble on winter roads.

If you are in need of our services which include: free estimates, high quality repairs and a guarantee on your repairs for as long as you own your car, then contact Pruitt's Auto Collision at (918) 274-4499 or on the internet www.pruittsautocollision.com . We can be your Owasso collision center. Our staff has been involved in the collision repair industry for decades and the owner is always onsite. We can help you get through any accident, work with your insurance company and help put you back to where you were before your life was changed by an unfortunate car accident.