Research experts recently surveyed drivers and found they are not prepared for winter weather driving. Of the more than 5,000 licensed drivers surveyed across the nation, GMAC Insurance found several startling facts about driver competency during frozen or snowy conditions:
- 46 percent were unaware their gas tanks should be at least half full in order to continue providing heat in case of an emergency
- 38 percent didn't know driving while using cruise control, even in clear conditions, could be dangerous
- 24 percent did not know to turn the wheel in the direction of a skid
One of the most significant misconceptions revealed in the survey was in regard to vehicles equipped with four-wheel drive. While four-wheel drive helps with traction in snow and ice, it does not replace good driving practices and taking the correct precautions to stay safe.
