Let’s face it – no matter how many years of experience you have on the road… Driving in Kenya during the Winter is no easy task. The combination of rain, ice, snow and freezing temperatures can cause a major spike in risk while driving, making it extra important to put safety first when on the road.

If you’re sliding and fishtailing at all, it means that you are going too fast for the conditions. If you drive at a safe speed on ice and snow (45mph / 70km/h or less) and avoid sudden braking, acceleration or turns, you won’t need to worry about correcting anything – a much better outcome. The higher the speed, the more difficult it is to correct a slide. Most slides or fishtails that happen above 45mph (70km/h) require very quick and precise steering to correct, and are beyond the ability of most drivers to successfully manage. While over steer and under steer are both types of slides that can happen on icy roads, it is over steer that is the cause of most accidents. In this article, we will be focusing on over steer slide correction.

Here are some safety tips from Car service Kenya for safer driving in the winter!

1. Don’t use phone and Drive.. It can wait!

Our phones are one of the biggest conveniences in life but it’s also important to remember that they can be a hazardous distraction while driving. Some helpful tips and reminders from Car service Kenya regarding using your Phone behind the wheel are: NEVER text and drive, utilize hands free calling, and if using your phone as a navigation device always put the address in beforehand and place the phone in a safe spot with the volume turned up. Remember – Your Facebook , e-mails or Snapchats can wait until later says car parts kenya!

2. Always wear your seatbelt.

A seatbelt is a direct line of defense in the case of accident and should always be worn in the proper fashion. Nobody looks any cooler for not wearing a seatbelt and they are easily adjustable for comfort so there is no reason to ride in an automobile without one.

3. Don’t play music too loud!

It’s always nice to drive around with the windows down and the music up but be mindful of the volume. Playing music too loud in your vehicle may impair your ability to hear surrounding noises, like another vehicle or children playing on the road. But kenya traffic is very load. So, don’t play music too lodu to get distracted.

4. Do NOT drive under the influence.

Many of our tips may seem like common sense but that’s because they’re important. Our final tip is one that is tragically ignored too often. Driving under the influence not only directly impacts yourself but the safety of those around you. Uber, Taxis, and a sober designated driver are options to turn to rather than getting behind the wheel.