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13 · Wednesday, February 1, 2012 OAKVILLE BEAVER · www.insideHALTON.com Winter driving safety advice Metroland Media Carguide Magazine Icy road conditions and unsafe driving practices lead to thousands of crashes each year. Here are 10 Safety Tips for Winter Driving to help Canadian drivers arrive safely and avoid costly accidents. 1. Start Clean ­ Be sure to completely clear snow and ice from all windows, lights, hood and roof for maximum visibility and to avoid having ice and snow fly off your vehicle. Law enforcement officials are on the lookout for "peephole drivers." 2. Light it Up ­ Before starting out, turn on your lights to increase your visibility to other motorists. 3. Slow it Down ­ Remember, posted speed limits are for dry pavement. Decrease speed on icy, snow-covered roads and allow extra distance between you and other vehicles. 4. Look Ahead ­ Watch the traffic well ahead for extra reaction time. Always drive defensively and give yourself a cushion of time to deal with wintery conditions. 5. Stay Away ­ Stay well back of maintenance vehicles and snowplows - at least 200 feet (it's the law) - and don't pass on the right. Use extreme caution when passing in a passing lane. 6. Pick a Lane ­ Avoid abrupt lane changes. There may be a snow ridge between lanes. Also, the passing lane may be in worse shape than the driving lane. 7. Take a Brake ­ Brake early and gently to avoid skidding. It takes more time and distance to stop in adverse conditions. If your wheels start to lock up, ease off the Toyo Tire Canada Inc. has announced a safety recall brake. Do not pump anti-lock brakes. The campaign on a limited number of Toyo Tires brand right way is to stomp and steer. tires. 8. Watch for Signs ­ Watch for The company has determined that select Toyo Extensa signs alerting you to slippery bridge decks A/S tires distributed to retailers within Canada may have and other areas prone to becoming slick, been produced with a kink at the bead area of the tires. even when the rest of the pavement is in Toyo is replacing the tires free of charge. good condition. Under certain circumstances, the kink may eventually 9. Stay in Control ­ Don't use lead to a crack in the bead area, which is near the rim. If a crack develops and is left undetected, the tire cruise control or overdrive in wintery conditions. Even a slight depression of may fail, potentially causing loss of vehicle control and your brakes to deactivate can cause loss of a crash, which could result in injury or death. There are approximately 1,884 tires covered by this control on hidden slippery patches campaign, although not all of these tires are defective. 10. Avoid Assumptions ­ Do not Consumer Relations staff is available at Toyo Tires assume your vehicle can handle all condi- Canada to answer questions such as how to identify and tions. Even four-wheel and front-wheel replace recalled tires. Consumers should call the hotline drive vehicles encounter trouble on win- at Toyo Tire Canada Inc., Consumer Relations ter roads. The false sense of security these Department, 1-877-682-8696 (7:00 a.m. to 4 p.m. PST). vehicles offer can leave you less prepared Notification letters have also been sent out. This camto deal with emergency situations. paign expires on May 31, 2012. Toyo Tire Canada Inc. announces safety recall