Driving Vs Driving In The Winter

Driving in the winter is a much more complex task than driving in the summer. Due to the different seasons, they both have different road conditions. Road conditions aren't the only things you have to fret about. Though the summer heat is more preferable to some rather than the winter snow, both are equally as dangerous. And although snow may be more complicated to drive in, summer driving can be a hassle as well.

Studies show that the month of August had the second highest number of fatal car accidents in 2014, with 3,037. June, July, and September had over 2,800 fatal misfortunes themselves. What makes all of these car accidents occur during the summer? There are several reasons, one of them is that there are more teens on the road. When school goes out in the summer more teens hit the road for adventures. The …show more content…
Congestion on roads can lead to road rage and tension, but that's not the biggest issue with vacation drivers. The biggest issue is most vacation drivers are unfamiliar with the roads they are driving on. Which can lead to unexpected stops or turns, resulting in fender benders. The summer heat can also affect your tires, which causes the air in your tires to expand, which leads to a blow out.

The two most threatening things during winter driving are ice and black ice. These surfaces prevents your tires from getting the traction needed to stay on the road, making stopping and steering very difficult. Black ice is the most dangerous out of the two, because it's almost invisible to the eye. Black ice can be shiny or matte, so the driver usually doesn't know they've hit it until they're spinning out of control. To conclude, both of the seasons come with their own set of challenges. But with the correct preparation and precaution most of them can be avoided. Just remember to always keep your eyes on the road and be mindful of the speed