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Page 16 - Rutherford Weekly www.rutherfordweekly.com 828-248-1408 Thursday, December 27- January 2, 2013 Keep Your Vehicles Running Their Best To Advertise Your Business, Please Contact Mike Marlow or Bruce Cole at 828-248-1408 ��� Email Advertising@RutherfordWeekly.com How to stay safe on winter roads THE WORKSTM FUEL SAVER PACKAGE $ OR LESS* 29.95 $ 00 *Up to ���ve quarts of Motorcraft�� Synthetic Blend oil and Motorcraft�� oil ���lter. Taxes, diesel vehicles and disposal fees extra. Hybrid battery test excluded. **Source: Based on EPA fuel economy 2010 MY data at http://www.epa.gov/otaq/fetrends.htm and the $3.69 average price of a gallon of regular unleaded gas in the U.S. on October 22. 2012 at http://www.fueleconomy.gov. See participating dealership for vehicle exclusions and details. Expires 12/31/12. 828-245-1626 565 Oak Street Forest City @Rutherfordwkly We work with all insurance companies and on all makes & models. We can assist with all your collision needs. Have Your Car Repaired By The Professionals! Loaner Cars Are Available Estimates are Snowy weather can be a time for fun, especially for avid skiers or children who relish spending days off from school tossing snowballs and building snow forts. Many adults, however, do not look forward to the snow as much as youngsters do. Snow can be hazardous when driving, but putting snow tires on a vehicle can improve vehicle safety. According to information from the National Highway Traf���c Safety Administration, roughly 115 people die every day in vehicle crashes in the United States. Each winter, snowfall compounds treacherous road conditions, increasing the risk of accidents. It is important to know how to drive when weather conditions are dangerous. It is also wise to out���t a vehicle to reduce its risk of slipping and sliding on icy, snowy roads. Here are some tips to follow. ��� Limit time spent driving in the snow. Avoid driving during snowstorms or directly after whenever possible. Snow not only makes roads slick, but falling ���akes can impair a driver���s visibility and reduce his or her response time. Try to wait until snow-clearing teams have salted, plowed and sanded roads before venturing out. ��� Be sure you can see clearly. Clear off the snow from the windshield, side mirrors and windows so it does not compromise your view. Also, top off the windshield ���uid so you will be able to clear snow and salt kick-up from your windshield. Look for a washer ���uid that has an antifreeze component, otherwise, your washer jets and wiper blades could be rendered useless. ��� Drive slowly. Reduce your speed when driving in inclement weather. It can be more dif���cult to stop or maneuver around a potential obstacle when conditions are less than ideal. Traveling at a high speed will increase the risk of accidents. ��� Leave enough room between you and other motorists. Tailgating is responsible for many accidents, even when there U PULL FREE We Buy Scrap Metal ��CommunityFirstMedia y Call or come see us! The Collision Center @ 828-286-2381 Body Shop Hours: 8:00am-6pm Mon.-Thurs.; Fri. 8:00am-5pm $ 00 CASH ��Community First Media Hwy. 74A Bypass ��� Forest City is no snow on the ground. In inclement weather, it can take longer to slow or stop the car after pressing on the brakes. Having an additional space between your car and the one in front of you helps you avoid a collision. ��� Be aware of black ice. Black ice gets its name from its veritable invisibility. It is so thin and hard to spot, it just looks like the black asphalt of the road. Black ice tends to form in areas that have had snow or ice melt, which then refreezes at night when temperatures drop. Be extra cautious on turns and on highway exit and entrance ramps, where black ice frequently forms. ��� Steer your car into the skid. Remain calm and do not panic and jam on the brakes if your car starts to skid. Slamming on the brakes will only exacerbate the skid. Rather, take your foot off the accelerator, allowing the car to naturally slow down as you turn your wheels into the direction the car is skidding. This should help right the car and get you back on track. ��� Invest in snow tires. Those who live in especially snowy climates and do a lot of driving would be wise to purchase snow tires. Snow tires, also called winter tires, have special tread patterns that offer better traction in snow and ice. They also are made from softer rubber compounds than regular tires that retain their ���exibility in cold weather, allowing the tire to conform to the surface of the road. Although many vehicles come with technology to prevent accidents, they cannot do their jobs if tires are not maintaining their grip on the road. All-season tires are not Bring your own a replacement for snow tools, pull your own parts, tires. 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